Camera Electrical Engineer - Mountain View

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Equity

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Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Camera Electrical Engineer in Mountain View to help design advanced camera hardware for consumer devices. You will work on system architecture, testable hardware blocks, and enable imaging features from sensors to interfaces.

The role requires a Bachelor's in EE/CE, 2 years Python/Matlab and hardware experience; Master's preferred. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and full product life-cycle exposure are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE or CE or equivalent experience.
• 2 years Python/Matlab programming and AI agent prototyping experience.
• 2 years hardware development in high-volume consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Derive system architecture for resources, power efficiency and camera hooks.
• Develop schematics for camera modules with sensors, drivers and interfaces (MIPI, I3C/I2C, SPI).
• Perform schematic capture, PCB/Flex layout supervision and SI/ power integrity checks.
• Conduct system bring-up, validation, debugging, and present validation data.
• Support hardware prototyping and validation for imaging tech.

Skills

Python

Matlab

AI agents

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

VNA

Multimeter

Power supply

Signal generator

PCB/Flex layout tools

Job description

Camera Electrical Engineer - Mountain View

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• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of programming experience in Python or Matlab and experience using AI agents to create/debug prototype code.
• 2 years of experience in hardware development in high-volume consumer electronics.

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with using AI agents to quickly create/debug prototype code.
• Comfortable with standard EE lab equipment (O-scope, VNA, multi-meter, power supply, signal generator) and experience with lab automation.
• Demonstrated team work with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges.

About the job

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Derive a reasonable system architecture for system resources, power efficiency, and provide hardware hooks to support camera features.
• Determine component-level requirements and develop schematics for camera modules containing image sensors, microcontrollers, AF/OIS drivers, and high-speed interfaces (MIPI, I3C/I2C, SPI), and design hardware to enable testing and future technology innovation.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB/Flex layout supervision, and simulations to meet high-speed signal integrity and low-noise power supply requirements.
• Conduct system-level bring-up, validation, and debugging, document and present validation data.
• Support hardware prototyping and validation for new imaging technologies.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.