Graphics Software Engineer, Chrome Browser

Google Inc.; Raleigh, Durham (NC, NC); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is hiring software engineers to contribute to the Skia Graphics team, delivering 2D/2.5D graphics features across Chrome, Android, and Wear platforms.

You will work with native designers and web developers to render advanced graphics in multiple environments, shaping APIs and APIs for SVG, Canvas2D, and GPU features. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in graphics programming with C++/OpenGL, and platform development experience across Android, Chrome, Web, or iOS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop shaping and alignment APIs to support the latest designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design and engineering teams to build high-quality cross-platform graphics solutions.
• Triage and resolve system issues, and use AI to accelerate engineering productivity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

C++

OpenGL

Android

Chrome

Job description

Mid

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

X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more graphics programming languages (e.g., C++, OpenGL), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
  
• 1 year of experience with platform development experience (e.g., Android, Chrome on Mac/Win/Linux, Web, iOS).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience with low-level graphics programming and vector graphics.
• Experience with low level CPU optimizations (e.g. SIMD).
• Experience with platform development across Android, Chrome (Mac and Linux), Web, or iOS.
• Familiarity with graphics APIs (e.g., SVG, Canvas2D, GPU apis, etc.).

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

As a part of the Skia Graphics team within Chrome Graphics, you will contribute to delivering compelling 2/2.5D graphics features for all of Google’s platforms, a team whose mission is simply, “Pixels on all platforms.” Skia itself is a complete 2D open source library for drawing Text, Geometries, and Images.

You will partner closely with native designers and web developers, work on the underlying rendering to make graphic designs and effects come to life in Chrome, Android, Wear, Flutter, and many other products across Google. You will also deliver graphics for external partners across the industry.

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: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Develop shaping and alignment APIs to support the latest designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design and engineering teams to build high-quality cross-platform graphics solutions.
• Triage and resolve system issues, and use AI to accelerate engineering productivity.

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