Autofocus and Optical Image Stabilization Control System Architect Google - 4.3 Mountain View, CA Job Details Full-time $188,000 - $274,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Software engineering Hardware calibration System performance optimization Firmware System design Control system design Firmware development System design for system development System testing Consumer electronics Simulink Algorithm design Design engineering Electrical optimization Full Job Description Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience solving cross-functional issues in a data-driven environment. 5 years of experience with the testing, calibration, and validation of AF/OIS systems for consumer electronics. 5 years of experience in system-level (Software/Firmware/Hardware) co-design for performance, power, and manufacturability. 5 years of experience with the development of control algorithms for AF/OIS systems from simplified mechanical modeling and Simulink.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with OIS algorithm design with sensor fusion from IMU (inertial measurement unit) (on SOC (system on a chip)) or MCU (Micro-controller unit). Strong prototyping skills to enable software development/proof of concepts and programming experience in C++ Firmware. Understanding of statistics for process control and analyzing measurement data with Python or Matlab. Understanding of standard protocols such as

I2C/I3C, UART, SPI.

About the job Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US:

$188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Architect the roadmap and goal for next-generation Autofocus (AF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) systems across Google's hardware portfolio. Drive the introduction of novel AF/OIS technologies—from concept to production—to pioneer new imaging and sensing capabilities. Own the end-to-end design, development, and optimization of advanced control systems and algorithms to achieve AF and OIS performance. 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. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.