Software Engineer III, Open Video

Job Overview

Join Google as a Software Engineer III in the Open Video team within the Research and Development department. This role is based in Mountain View, California, and involves working on cutting-edge technologies that impact billions of users worldwide. You will be part of a team that develops next-generation technologies to enhance how users connect, explore, and interact with information.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and develop new technologies and algorithms, including both conventional and machine-learning-based compression methods.
• Perform rapid prototyping and smart implementation of developed algorithms, addressing various challenges.
• Collaborate with partners in the Alliance for Open Media (AOM) consortium to standardize technologies in a next-generation royalty-free video standard.
• Manage the productization and release of the new codec standard in Google products and services, across multiple product areas such as YouTube, Chrome, Meet, and Photos.
• Distribute knowledge through papers, patents, standard proposals, and talks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with data structures or algorithms.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience programming in C and C++.
• Experience in one of the following: video compression, computer vision, image processing, machine learning, real-time communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.
• Experience in signal or image processing, pattern recognition, computer vision, machine learning, probability theory, and applied mathematics.
• Attention to detail, entrepreneurial, creative, open-minded, persistent, collaborative, and a passion for and understanding of Google products.

About Google

Google's software engineers develop technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information. Our products handle information at a massive scale and extend well beyond web search. We are 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.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$200,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.