Technical Lead, Calibration Field Tools, Google Beam at Google

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.

As the Technical Lead for the Calibration Field Tools, you will drive the technical direction and development of our field calibration tools, which automatically verify and correct system calibration. You will develop unassisted tools that run on a regular cadence to calculate calibration KPIs and apply fixes. Additionally, you will be responsible for equipment selection and defining standard operating procedures for technicians.
Google Beam is a true-to-life new communication technology from Google that allows people to feel like they’re having real face-to-face conversations, no matter the distance. Powered by realistic state-of-the-art 3D imaging and spatial audio and integrated with today’s leading remote video platforms, Google Beam enables you to be immersed in the moment, together. As a part of the Google Beam team, you'll work with incredible teammates across all major functions in a fast-paced product-oriented environment. Your contributions will have an impact on the future of communications with Google products. You will apply technology to solve that really important problem that we often want to be together and we can’t.

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

• Seek technical and schedule alignment with internal and external collaborators.

• Lead other junior engineers to deliver the software and hardware development.

• Create development and validation plans, drive the equipment selection process, and deliver engineering requirements and standard operating procedures.

• Guide the technical direction of our camera field calibration technology, working alongside a cross-functional team of display, camera, calibration, and manufacturing software engineers.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

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

• 5 years of experience in computer vision, graphics, machine learning, or computational imaging.

Preferred qualifications

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

• Experience with hardware plus software solutions, centered in lab experimentation and data gathering.

• Experience in shipping solutions that require multi-camera calibration, specifically on 3D reconstruction or mapping.

• Experience in technical leadership, leading project teams, and setting technical direction.