Senior Research Scientist, Computer Vision/Remote Sensing

Google Research is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Computer Vision and Remote Sensing to join their team. This role focuses on developing foundation models for remote sensing imagery, including satellite and aerial data. The team works on advancing land use/land cover segmentation, object detection, and change detection, while also exploring natural language interfaces for remote sensing through vision-language models.

As a Research Scientist at Google, you'll have the opportunity to conduct fundamental research, influence product development, and impact technology used by billions. The role combines cutting-edge research with practical applications, requiring expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and remote sensing. You'll work with multi-spectral and hyper-spectral data, utilizing Google Earth Engine, and contribute to the broader research community through publications and collaborations.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, with demonstrated experience in leading research initiatives and building computer vision models. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and the ability to translate complex research into practical solutions. This position offers the chance to work on real-world problems while contributing to the advancement of computer vision and remote sensing technology.

Working at Google provides the unique opportunity to impact global technology while being supported by world-class resources and collaborating with leading researchers. The role combines academic research freedom with the ability to see your work implemented at scale, making it an ideal position for someone passionate about pushing the boundaries of computer vision and remote sensing technology.