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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Camera

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$174,000 - $252,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer position focuses on developing core exposure control software and algorithms for the Pixel camera. The role is part of the Android and Pixel Camera team, which aims to enhance camera experiences on Pixel phones and the broader Android ecosystem. Engineers in this role will work on cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and collaborate with various internal teams to optimize camera performance. This position requires versatility and a passion for solving complex problems in embedded systems and firmware design.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in low level systems programming languages such as C++ or C.
  • 5 years of experience in embedded systems or firmware design, particularly in camera 3A tuning and CMOS image sensor technologies.
  • 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  • 3 years of experience in machine learning model development, optimization, and deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of core exposure control software and algorithms for the Pixel camera Auto Exposure.
  • Develop, iterate, and deploy cutting-edge machine learning algorithms directly onto devices, focusing on constrained environments.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal Google teams to integrate environmental sensor data for enhanced camera performance.
  • Optimize the performance, power consumption, and memory footprint of the Pixel camera AE software stack.
  • Contribute to the camera tuning process and final image quality evaluation of Google Pixel products.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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