About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + 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

• Identify, develop, and implement methods and algorithms for display characterization, including optics, image processing, and color science.

• Validate, maintain, and improve microLED display test stations for various form factors to support the uLED technology roadmap.

• Debug and troubleshoot complex electrical, optical, mechanical, and software issues, identifying root causes to improve test systems and better understand our displays.

• Determine critical metrics impacting display performance and analyze experimental data using tools like Python and SQL. Clearly communicate results to the broader team.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., optical test, CMOS design, software, and data teams) to define test specifications, implement calibration methodologies, and optimize test time.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.

• 4 years of experience working in a display test development technical environment, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

• 3 years of experience with data analysis in an optics/optoelectronics research and development or manufacturing environment.

• Experience with display metrology, color science, visual perception, and image analysis algorithms.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).

• 5 years of experience in display systems testing, calibration, image analysis, and familiarity with machine vision systems.

• Experience deploying, validating, and debugging display hardware test systems.

• Experience with microLED or other emissive display technologies and low-noise electrical measurements.

• Experience in test software development and scripting using tools like Python and SQL.

• Experience in statistical data analysis and modeling using JMP or Minitab.