Software Engineer, Perception Systems

Google is seeking a Software Engineer to join their XR-Data team, focusing on developing ingest technologies for cameras and sensors in AR/VR/XR devices. This role is at the forefront of the convergence of AI and XR technologies, working to reimagine how we interact with the world around us. The position involves integrating cameras and sensors from different vendor stacks, developing video/audio/data recording and playback systems, and ensuring production-quality code with system-wide performance optimization on immersive devices.

The role requires collaboration across multiple engineering teams, including Android, ML/perception, SystemUI, Engprod, and various external partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing integration pipelines while maintaining high performance standards on XR devices. This position is part of Google's broader vision to create lightweight XR devices that pair with AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in C++, Java/Kotlin, and Python, with experience in camera/image processing and video/audio encoding/decoding. They will work on critical projects involving data structures, algorithms, and system optimization, with opportunities to grow and evolve within Google's fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about extended reality, perception systems, and cutting-edge technology development. The role combines technical expertise with innovative problem-solving, working on next-generation technologies that will shape how billions of users interact with information and each other.