Software Engineer III, Open Video, Research and Development

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 passion for and understanding of Google products.
  

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.

Chrome is dedicated to building a better, more open web. We’re focused on making a better browser (on both desktop and mobile) to help users take advantage of all the web has to offer in a safe and secure way.Chrome is available across all major platforms — iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. We also built Chrome as an open source project so the entire web ecosystem could benefit from the latest innovations in speed, simplicity and security.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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. 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

• Innovate practical new technologies and algorithms - including both conventional and machine-learning based compression methods. 
  
• Perform rapid prototyping and smart implementation of developed algorithms, while addressing challenges.
  
• Work with various partners in the Alliance for Open Media (AOM) consortium, to have the technologies standardized 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, Photos and so on.
  
• Manage the distribution of knowledge through papers, patents, standard proposals and talks.