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Google · 3 days ago

Imaging Systems Architect, Android XR Ecosystem

San Diego, CA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$174K/yr - $258K/yr

6+ years exp

Google is a leader in technology and innovation, and they are seeking an Imaging Systems Architect for their Android XR Ecosystem team. This role will involve defining and architecting camera systems for AR/XR products, ensuring effective collaboration across teams to meet performance and integration goals.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect the complete camera sub-system, including image sensors, lenses, Image Signal Processor (ISP), end-to-end pixel data path and related hardware and software interfaces in collaboration with key cross functional stakeholders

Define and document system-level and component-level requirements (e.g., creating specifications for performance, power consumption, thermal constraints), and features to support various use cases like photography, videography, multi-modal AI and computer vision

Manage the architecture and requirements for the ISP, covering aspects like pipeline features, image quality, throughput, and power efficiency

Collaborate on the selection of image sensors and other key components, tradeoff analysis and influencing technology roadmaps

Investigate new camera technologies, algorithms, and architectures to drive innovation in future products

Qualification

Camera system architectureImage processingComputer visionXR ecosystemsImage sensorsAI on the edgeElectrical EngineeringCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

6 years of experience in camera or ISP system architecture

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP)

Experience in XR (AR/VR), mobile, or wearables ecosystems

Experience in image processing, denoising, computer architecture, GenAI, event cameras, and super resolution techniques

Knowledge of image sensors, emerging technologies in computer vision, computational photography and AI on the edge

Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage consensus across engineering teams (e.g., Core Tech, Platform Software, Hardware NTI)

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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