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Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics and Video

Google develops next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
Mobile
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Consumer

Job Description

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Pixel GPU Software team, focusing on graphics and video technologies. This role is crucial in developing solutions that enable everything from simple low power animations to rich UI, high-end games, and on-device image processing for Pixel phones. The position involves working closely with multiple teams including Android, Pixel Camera, Display, Video and Power, while engaging with partners and vendors to innovate GPU utilization.

The role requires a strong technical leader who can drive high-impact projects and influence Android and Pixel leadership on performance and feature opportunities. You'll be working with the Google Pixel team, which focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience through advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing and coaching a distributed team, developing GPU graphics and compute technologies, and working on projects from SoC conception to field deployment. The position offers the opportunity to shape the future of Pixel devices by bringing together Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware expertise.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Android engineering and C/C++, along with a proven track record in technical leadership. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both deep technical knowledge and the ability to guide and influence teams across the organization.

Working at Google means being part of a company that develops technologies impacting billions of users worldwide. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge mobile technology while collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics and Video

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects and advise Android and Pixel leadership on performance and feature opportunities in graphics software
  • Influence, coach and manage a distributed team of engineers
  • Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines
  • Develop GPU graphics and compute technologies spanning the full GPU software stack
  • Evaluate and bring devices and work with product and engineering teams to define GPU requirements in future product designs

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics and Video

Java
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products
  • 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
  • Experience in Android Engineering (preferred)
  • Experience with C or C++ (preferred)
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred)
  • Experience developing accessible technologies (preferred)

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