Image Sensor Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Bonus target

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a hardware-focused specialist to advance imaging sensor development for our platforms and devices. You will contribute to sensor testing, validation, and integration to deliver high-performance image sensors for consumer products.

Your work will involve deriving engineering requirements, testing at multiple levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring world-class sensors to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years in imaging sensors or CMOS imaging systems.
• 2 years of experience with imaging sensors, image processing, camera tuning.
• 2 years of experience working in CMOS imaging/electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Derive ERS and image sensor handbook for Mobile, Home and AR/VR applications.
• Test, validate and evaluate image sensors at board, camera module and device level.
• Derive sensor key matrix, test methodology and algorithm to validate image sensors for various applications.
• Set-up new test environments and equipment to ensure robust, reliable results.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of image sensors into products.

Skills

Imaging sensors

Image processing

Camera tuning

CMOS imaging/electro-optical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, imaging related fields

Tools

MATLAB

Python

FPGA

SPAD

ISP

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, imaging related fields, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with imaging sensors, image processing, camera tuning.
• 2 years of experience working in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) imaging/electro optical systems.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience translating system requirements to sensor specifications and down-selecting image sensors for products (electrical, optical, sensor etc.).
• Experience scripting in MATLAB/Python.
• Knowledge of FPGA, SPAD, ISP, major SOC platforms, computer vision, or machine learning.
• Basic knowledge of image sensor design: pixels, analog readout and serial interfaces.

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: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Derive ERS (Engineering Required Specification) and image sensor handbook for the Mobile, Home and AR/VR applications.
• Test, validate and evaluate various image sensors at the board, camera module and device level and FA, EFFA at the different production stages to deliver best-quality image sensors.
• Derive the new sensor key matrix, test methodology and algorithm to validate and evaluate image sensors for various applications to assess how the image sensors perform in the real use cases.
• Set-up new test environments and equipment to perform robust, reliable and consistent test results regardless of time, place and people.
• Work with the cross functional teams to ensure the smooth and flawless integration of image sensors into the final products.

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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.

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