Imaging and Multimedia System Architect, Silicon

Google is seeking an Imaging and Multimedia System Architect to join their Silicon team, focusing on developing custom silicon solutions for Google's direct-to-consumer products. This role combines expertise in Camera and Imaging, Machine Learning, and Multimedia system architecture to power future Google Tensor SoC-based Pixel devices.

The position requires a strong background in computer architecture and mobile SoC development, with specific emphasis on multimedia systems and Android development. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing architectures that enable cutting-edge Computational Photography and Generative AI features.

As part of Google's hardware team, you'll collaborate with research teams, product management, and various architecture teams to define product roadmaps and implement new features. The role involves detailed system architecture analysis, optimization work, and development of prototypes across the Android camera, machine learning, and multimedia stack.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with computer architecture concepts, mobile SoCs, and Android multimedia software development. Additional expertise in GPU and DSP software development, ML inference pipeline optimization, and system performance analysis tools would be highly valuable.

This position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $150,000-$223,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working at Google's Mountain View location, contributing to products that impact millions of users worldwide while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mobile computing and AI.