Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of coding experience in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Java, or Python.
- 2 years of Android application development experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in computer science or a related technical field.
- Experience with Android system or application development.
- Experience investigating and optimizing performance or stability in software systems.
Excellent problem-solving and investigative skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
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.
We are a team of creative engineers working on interfacing Android Automotive apps to vehicle cameras, sensors, location, and digital cockpit controls, paving the way for next-generation perception use-cases on automotive.
Modern cars are rapidly transforming into full-fledged connected computers on wheels with increased compute power, cameras, sensors and wireless connectivity. Furthermore, the ECU consolidation trend in the automotive industry is driving electrical architectures where automotive cameras, sensors and controls are accessible from the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU). This increased compute capacity, access to cameras, sensors and controls is a perfect recipe for enabling innovative perception use cases in Android Automotive.
Join us in defining the future of Android Automotive, influencing the experiences of millions of users in vehicles worldwide.
Automotive industry executives say there will be more change in their business in the next 5 years than they have seen in the last 50 years. The Android Auto team collaborates with vehicle manufacturers to develop and deliver on this massive opportunity, building on a proven embedded platform to create a leading Assistant-powered, navigation, entertainment, and communication vehicle system, which will be delivered to specialized people-moving devices.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + 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
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Responsibilities
- Work with a team of engineers focused on developing novel Android platform software and related technologies for vehicles.
- Learn and develop expertise in automotive and Android technologies, as they relate to camera integrations and applications.
- Design and implement new camera-related features and improvements for the Android Automotive platform.
- Enable image processing-centric solutions on Android Automotive vehicles to meet our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners' needs.
- Pursue efforts for improving image quality in the camera frameworks.
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