Image Processing Engineer

Google•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., optics, sensors, audio, or DSP), or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience working in an image quality, computer vision, or related technical environment.
Experience with Python and C++ for algorithm development and implementation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., optics, sensors, audio, or DSP).
Experience with emerging technologies and new technical domains.
Ability to solve multi-layered technical problems on their own with a high degree of motivation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

Optimize image quality across the hardware and software stack, ensuring hardware capabilities are leveraged through software tuning.
Fine-tune 3A algorithms to ensure performance across lighting and environmental conditions.
Build software tools, utilizing machine learning (ML) automation to streamline image quality (IQ) tuning, testing, benchmarking, and calibration workflows.