Senior Software Engineer, Graphics, Fonts and Text Rendering

Google Inc.; Durham, Raleigh (NC, NC); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Graphics, Fonts and Text Rendering in Durham, North Carolina. This role will enhance text rendering capabilities and implement support for emerging fonts across platforms including Chrome and Android. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of C++ software development experience, with preferences for graphics programming expertise and a Master’s or PhD. The position offers a competitive base salary of $174,000-$252,000 plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development using C++.
• Experience with graphics programming, including rendering libraries.
• Experience in a technical leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhance text rendering capabilities in Skia across platforms.
• Implement support for emerging fonts and evolve text support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional design and engineering teams.

Skills

C++

Graphics programming

Rendering libraries

Graphics APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Skia

Vulkan

OpenGL

Freetype

Harfbuzz

CoreText

DirectWrite

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Graphics, Fonts and Text Rendering

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in software development using C++.
• Experience with graphics programming, including work with rendering libraries or graphics APIs (e.g., Skia, Vulkan, or OpenGL).

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience with low‑level graphics programming and vector graphics.
• Experience working with graphics APIs, such as SVG, Canvas2D, OpenGL, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX and utilizing text libraries such as Freetype, Harfbuzz, CoreText, or DirectWrite for rendering and shaping.
• Experience in platform development across Android, Chrome (Mac and Linux), Web, or iOS.

About the job

Senior Software Engineers develop next‑generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. These products handle information at massive scale and extend well beyond web search. As 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 mission of “Pixels on all platforms.” Skia is a complete 2D open source library for drawing text, geometries, and images. You will partner closely with native designers and web developers to build high‑quality cross‑platform graphics solutions for Chrome, Android, Wear, Flutter, and many other products across Google.

US base salary range for this full‑time position is $174,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the capabilities and performance of text rendering in Skia across Chrome, Android, and other Google platforms.
• Implement support for emerging fonts and evolve text support alongside operating system updates.
• 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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