Google

Imaging and Camera Module Architect

Google$159K — $231K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.
  • 4 years in imaging systems and camera module design and development.
  • 4 years in an imaging and camera development technical setting.
  • Preferred: Master's or PhD in related fields.
  • Preferred: Experience in testing, calibration, and validation for consumer electronics imaging systems.
  • Preferred: Expertise in imaging hardware systems co-design and co-optimization.
  • Preferred: Strong leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Architect next-generation imaging and camera hardware systems for Google's portfolio.
  • Drive the introduction of innovative imaging hardware from concept to production.
  • Oversee the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of imaging hardware systems.
  • Develop hardware simulation models linking specifications with photo and video quality.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target based on performance.
  • Equity benefits with company stock options.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Access to wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in the design and development of imaging systems and camera modules.
  • 4 years of experience working in an imaging and camera module development technical environment.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
  • Experience with the testing, calibration, and validation of imaging systems for high-volume consumer electronics.
  • Expertise in system-level co-design (imaging hardware, ISP, algorithms) and co-optimization for performance, power, and manufacturability.
  • Excellent leadership skills with experience managing projects and driving cross-functional teams to deliver on a product roadmap.


Responsibilities
  • Architect the future generations of imaging and camera module hardware systems across Google's hardware portfolio.
  • Drive the introduction of novel imaging hardware technologies from concept to production.
  • Own the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of advanced imaging hardware systems to achieve imaging performance.
  • Develop end-to-end imaging hardware simulation models to correlate hardware specifications with perceived photo and video quality.


Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $231000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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