Autofocus and Optical Image Stabilization Control System Architect

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior hardware-software specialist in Mountain View to architect and optimize Autofocus and Optical Image Stabilization systems. You will lead cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and software to deliver next-generation AF/OIS capabilities with performance, power, and manufacturability in mind.

You will design control algorithms, validate through simulations and prototyping, and drive production-ready implementations for consumer electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years solving cross-functional issues in a data-driven environment.
• 5 years testing/calibration/validation of AF/OIS in consumer electronics.
• 5 years system-level co-design for performance/power/manufacturability.
• 5 years creating AF/OIS control algorithms from models and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Architect roadmap and goals for next-gen Autofocus (AF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
• Drive introduction of novel AF/OIS technologies from concept to production.
• Own end-to-end design and optimization of advanced control systems for AF/OIS.

Skills

Cross-functional problem solving

Control algorithms development

Python/ Matlab familiarity

C++ firmware development

AF/OIS systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Physics/Control/CE or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Physics/Control/CE or related field

Tools

Simulink

I2C/UART/SPI

Python

Matlab

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience solving cross-functional issues in a data-driven environment.
• 5 years of experience with the testing, calibration, and validation of AF/OIS systems for consumer electronics.
• 5 years of experience in system-level (Software/Firmware/Hardware) co-design for performance, power, and manufacturability.
• 5 years of experience with the development of control algorithms for AF/OIS systems from simplified mechanical modeling and Simulink.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience solving cross-functional issues in a data-driven environment.
• 5 years of experience with the testing, calibration, and validation of AF/OIS systems for consumer electronics.
• 5 years of experience in system-level (Software/Firmware/Hardware) co-design for performance, power, and manufacturability.
• 5 years of experience with the development of control algorithms for AF/OIS systems from simplified mechanical modeling and Simulink.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with OIS algorithm design with sensor fusion from IMU (inertial measurement unit) (on SOC (system on a chip)) or MCU (Micro-controller unit).
• Strong prototyping skills to enable software development/proof of concepts and programming experience in C++ Firmware.
• Understanding of statistics for process control and analyzing measurement data with Python or Matlab.
• Understanding of standard protocols such as I2C/I3C, UART, SPI.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Architect the roadmap and goal for next-generation Autofocus (AF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) systems across Google's hardware portfolio.
• Drive the introduction of novel AF/OIS technologies—from concept to production to pioneer new imaging and sensing capabilities.
• Own the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of advanced control systems and algorithms to achieve AF and OIS performance.

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