Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Pixel Camera ML

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Embedded for the Pixel Camera. You will design and optimize the camera stack, focusing on low-level software, performance, power, and reliability while collaborating with Android and hardware teams.

The role emphasizes ML deployment on devices, camera tuning, and sensor integration (gyro, accelerometer, ALS) to elevate image quality. Strong C/C++ skills, embedded OS experience, and a deep background in CMOS sensors are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in low level systems programming languages (e.g. C++ or C).
• 5 years of experience in embedded systems or firmware design, with experience in camera 3A tuning and CMOS image sensor technologies.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience Machine Learning model development, optimization, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of core exposure control software and algorithms for the Pixel camera Auto Exposure.
• Machine Learning (ML) Deployment: Develop, iterate, and deploy cutting-edge ML algorithms directly onto devices, focusing on constrained environments.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal Google teams, integrating environmental sensor data to enhance and assist camera performance across multiple projects.
• Optimize the performance, power consumption, and memory footprint of the Pixel camera AE software stack to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Contribute to the camera tuning process and final image quality evaluation of Google Pixel products.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Camera 3A tuning

CMOS sensors

Embedded OS

ML deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Embedded for the Pixel Camera. You will design and optimize the camera stack, focusing on low-level software, performance, power, and reliability while collaborating with Android and hardware teams.

The role emphasizes ML deployment on devices, camera tuning, and sensor integration (gyro, accelerometer, ALS) to elevate image quality. Strong C/C++ skills, embedded OS experience, and a deep background in CMOS sensors are