Software Engineer, Camera System, Pixel Camera

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Description For Software Engineer, Camera System, Pixel Camera

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Pixel Camera team, focusing on developing and optimizing camera systems for their flagship mobile devices. This role combines hardware and software expertise, requiring deep knowledge of camera systems, embedded software, and mobile device optimization. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge mobile camera technology that impacts millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C++ programming and embedded systems, particularly with camera hardware and Linux device drivers. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining the camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) for Android, implementing peripheral drivers for various camera components, and optimizing system performance.

Working at Google means being part of a team that shapes the future of mobile photography through the Pixel device line. The role offers exposure to advanced designs, techniques, and experiences in consumer electronics, while working with some of the industry's best engineers. The position combines technical challenges with real-world impact, as the Pixel camera system is renowned for pushing the boundaries of mobile photography.

The role requires collaboration across multiple teams, working on everything from low-level device drivers to high-level camera frameworks. You'll be involved in performance optimization, power management, and memory efficiency improvements, while also exploring and implementing emerging technologies in the mobile camera space.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about mobile technology and photography to make a significant impact on a product used by millions. You'll be working in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and user experience, with the resources and scale of Google behind you.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Camera System, Pixel Camera

  • Develop software stack to support Android camera Hardware Abstraction Layer(HAL)
  • Develop Pixel camera peripheral driver (e.g., Image sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, Voice Coil Motor, Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory, Flash, etc.)
  • Enable Advanced Multi-Camera software frameworks and related use cases
  • Develop Intelligent algorithm, optimize and integrate
  • Improve Pixel camera performance, power and memory and develop related tools, and explore emerging technologies and validate them

Requirements For Software Engineer, Camera System, Pixel Camera

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with software development in C++, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree
  • 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms
  • Experience with Unix/Linux environments and the development of Linux device drivers
  • Experience in programming with C, C++, and Python
  • Experience with mobile device system health optimizations, along with multi-camera systems
  • Experience in applying algorithms in imaging domains
  • Experience with Camera Sensors, Advanced RISC Machine (ARM) or other low-power SoC architectures

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