Minimum qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. + 4 years of experience with working in an image sensor, camera technology, or Image Signal Processor (ISP) environment. + Experience in designing and testing camera hardware systems with image capture and analysis using Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) or Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor (CMOS) sensors. Preferred qualifications: + Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. + Experience with software development in a programming language like MATLAB or Python. + Experience with innovation and problem solving for imaging solutions. + Knowledge of CMOS image sensor technology, ISP pipelines, Camera calibration, Computer Vision algorithms, Computational Photography or Optical simulation. + Excellent communication skills. In this role, you will contribute to designing and developing camera systems and applications for consumer hardware. You will work with hardware and software teams to develop camera technology, and bring Google's imaging innovation to the world. You will drive the research and development of new hardware-centric imaging technologies related to sensor selection and introduction of new sensor modalities.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 $147,000-$216,000 + 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/) . + Research mobile imaging applications through design, analysis, simulation and experimental validation. + Write simulation and processing code in Matlab, Python. + Drive and execute experimental validation. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Optics, Sensors, Calibration, Application Processor/Silicon, Research, and Android Software. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.