Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Camera
GoogleSenior Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Camera
GoogleLocation
Mountain View, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$174,000 - $252,000 per year
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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