Performance Software Engineer, Pixel Camera App

Google is seeking a Performance Software Engineer to join their Pixel Camera App team, focusing on optimizing and enhancing the performance of camera applications on Pixel devices. This role combines Android development expertise with performance optimization, working at the intersection of mobile photography and artificial intelligence.

The position is part of the Google Pixel team, which is dedicated to creating the world's most helpful mobile experience through advanced designs, techniques, and products. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal performance of camera features and on-device machine learning models, while maintaining high standards for speed, memory usage, and thermal management.

As a Performance Software Engineer, you'll lead initiatives to define and monitor key performance indicators, develop telemetry infrastructure, and provide crucial insights for system health and reliability. The role requires strong expertise in Android development, performance optimization, and software architecture, with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies including TPU, GPU, and on-device ML models.

The position offers competitive compensation ($166,000-$244,000 base salary) plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about mobile development and performance optimization to make a significant impact on Google's flagship Pixel devices, working with some of the most advanced mobile camera technology in the industry.