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.

Beam, a product that combines advances in hardware and software to enable friends, families and coworkers to feel together, regardless of location. Imagine looking through a magic window, you see another person, life-size and in three dimensions. You can talk naturally, gesture and make eye contact. To make this experience possible, we apply research in computer vision, machine learning, spatial audio and real-time compression. We have also developed a breakthrough light field display system that creates a sense of volume and depth, without the need for additional glasses. The effect is the feeling of a person just across from you, like they are right there.

Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + 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

• Transfer software algorithms/tools to internal/external manufacturing partners.

• Publish software tools for monitoring/debugging deployed prototypes/products.

• Design/validate light field display calibration algorithm performance in the laboratory.

• Implement, document, and maintain code base for advanced display algorithms and tools.

• Own automatic light field display calibration software, from prototypes to mass production.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience in software development.

• 5 years of experience in software development and translation to mass production.

• 5 years of coding experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• 10 years of experience in software algorithm development and translation to mass production.

• 1 year of experience with UNIX/Linux environments, distributed systems, machine learning, information retrieval and TCP/IP.

• Knowledge of computer vision tools, geometric calibration, and 3D graphics pipelines.

• Ability to travel domestic/international up to 10% as needed.

• Ability to work in the lab at least 60%.