Camera Firmware Engineer
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical
field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in
coding with a general purpose programming language (e.g. C/C++). 3
years of experience in image processing. 2 years of experience in
camera tuning. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in
Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or
equivalent practical experience. Experience with imaging systems
development (cameras or displays) and image processing. Experience
with System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and with camera subsystems
on platforms like Qualcomm, Ambarella, or similar. Experience with
3A algorithms (auto exposure, auto white balance, auto focus) and
core camera calibration concepts (e.g., lens shading, defect
correction). Understanding of the 3A and image signal processing
(ISP) pipeline, including key blocks related to 3A. Ability to
debug system-level issues that span hardware, firmware, and
software. About the job Google's software engineers develop the
next-generation technologies that change how billions of users
connect, explore, and interact with information and one another.
Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and
extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who
bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval,
distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and
data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language
processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing
every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific
project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch
teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and
evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership
qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the
full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. With your
technical expertise you will manage project priorities, deadlines,
and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain,
and enhance software solutions. The Google Pixel team focuses on
designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile
experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices
and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques,
products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes
bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence,
software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create
transformative experiences for users across the world. The US base
salary range for this full-time position is $138,000-$198,000 bonus
equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level,
and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by
work location and additional factors, including job-related skills,
experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can
share more about the specific salary range for your preferred
location during the hiring process. Please note that the
compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base
salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn
more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Conduct tuning,
development and deployment of advanced 3A strategies, ensure they
meet rigorous image quality targets across various capture
conditions. Act as the primary technical owner for diagnosing,
debugging, and resolving 3A-related image quality issues identified
during mass production (MP) testing and from in-market customer
escalations. Collaborate with architecture and research teams to
analyze, adapt, optimize, and deploy specialized Pixel imaging
solutions onto novel hardware pipelines for emerging XR platforms.
Develop and refine comprehensive image quality test plans and
tuning methodologies (both objective and subjective) to validate
algorithm performance for new sensor technologies and novel ISP
pipelines. Design and validate 3A performance within camera
operations, including multi-frame processing and videos.
Keywords: Google, Stockton , Camera Firmware Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Mountain View, California
