Google
Senior Software Engineer, Video and Imaging, Android
Google, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Minimum qualifications:
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.5 years of experience with software development in C++ or Java programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.3 years of experience with Android Internals, graphics programming, and media processing.
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.3 years of experience in audio, video and network quality, and knowledge of Chrome, Web RTC, and/or mobile.1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.Experience developing accessible technologies.Experience with video and image formats and containers.Experience measuring and optimizing image/video quality and experience with video compression.
About The Job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the definition and execution of the Android codec strategy. You will be responsible for the video and image formats supported by the Android platform. You will design and build solutions to enable the creation of media with the highest visual quality and encoding efficiency. You will closely work with app developers, silicon vendors, device manufacturers (including our own Pixel team) to ensure the Android ecosystem integrates and uses the codecs in optimal ways to deliver the most delightful user experiences. You will research, develop, and integrate video and image processing algorithms using GPU/TPU acceleration.
Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $157,000-$235,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 .
Responsibilities
Research, develop, and integrate video processing algorithms using GPU and TPUAnalyze video streams and determine opportunities for efficiency improvements in media stack.Design, implement, and maintain framework solutions written in C++ and Java to improve the visual quality of the content created on Android devices.Collaborate with hardware vendors to identify which media capabilities should be added to chipsets.Drive fine tuning of software and hardware video encoders. Contribute to engineering efforts to develop the tools and test infrastructure needed to measure the visual quality of videos and images encoded on Android devices.
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 Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .#J-18808-Ljbffr
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.5 years of experience with software development in C++ or Java programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.3 years of experience with Android Internals, graphics programming, and media processing.
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.3 years of experience in audio, video and network quality, and knowledge of Chrome, Web RTC, and/or mobile.1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.Experience developing accessible technologies.Experience with video and image formats and containers.Experience measuring and optimizing image/video quality and experience with video compression.
About The Job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the definition and execution of the Android codec strategy. You will be responsible for the video and image formats supported by the Android platform. You will design and build solutions to enable the creation of media with the highest visual quality and encoding efficiency. You will closely work with app developers, silicon vendors, device manufacturers (including our own Pixel team) to ensure the Android ecosystem integrates and uses the codecs in optimal ways to deliver the most delightful user experiences. You will research, develop, and integrate video and image processing algorithms using GPU/TPU acceleration.
Android is Google’s open-source mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $157,000-$235,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 .
Responsibilities
Research, develop, and integrate video processing algorithms using GPU and TPUAnalyze video streams and determine opportunities for efficiency improvements in media stack.Design, implement, and maintain framework solutions written in C++ and Java to improve the visual quality of the content created on Android devices.Collaborate with hardware vendors to identify which media capabilities should be added to chipsets.Drive fine tuning of software and hardware video encoders. Contribute to engineering efforts to develop the tools and test infrastructure needed to measure the visual quality of videos and images encoded on Android devices.
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 Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .#J-18808-Ljbffr