Staff Software Engineer, Calibration and Spatial Sensing

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Augmented Reality Team, specifically focusing on Calibration and Spatial Sensing. This role is critical in developing technology that enables devices to track and understand their surroundings using on-board sensors in real-time for AR ecosystem and Alphabet-wide applications.

The position combines cutting-edge research and product development, working on visual-inertial fusion for odometry, localization, mapping, calibration, and image processing for tracking. You'll be applying novel machine learning approaches at the intersection of investigative and data-driven modeling.

As a staff engineer, you'll work alongside perception researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of AR technologies, driving ideation and development cross-functionally to shape the future capabilities of AR devices. The role offers the opportunity to work on Google's mission to organize the world's information while creating radically helpful experiences for users through the combination of AI, Software, and Hardware.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $197,000 to $291,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in Mountain View, CA, working with Google's Devices & Services team to advance form factors and improve interaction methods.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in computer vision and machine learning infrastructure, and proven leadership abilities. You'll be responsible for technical leadership on high-impact projects, managing priorities and deliverables, and driving collaboration with partner teams to solve complex challenges in consumer augmented reality.

This role represents an opportunity to work at the forefront of AR technology, combining technical expertise with leadership skills to shape the future of how people interact with information and their surroundings. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and want to make a significant impact on the future of AR, this position offers the perfect platform to achieve those goals.