senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted May 14, 2026
$189,000 – $274,000
USD per year

About this role

Google is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA | San Diego, CA. The posting calls out experience with LLMs, Computer Vision, Data Structures, Android. Compensation is listed at $189,000–$274,000 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA | San Diego, CA
Posted
May 14, 2026

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Job description

from Google careers

The Android XR Ecosystem team is the engine responsible for accelerating the mass adoption of spatial computing. To win, software and silicon must evolve as one.

In this role, you will be responsible for defining and architecting the overall architecture of camera systems, graphics, video, and display pixel processing across AR/XR products. You will provide thought leadership in architecting the end-to-end pixel processing pipeline subsystem including the platform architecture for ISP/Camera system, Display pipeline requirements, architect cutting edge Graphics and Video pipelines and addresses system level topics like camera synchronization, motion to render to photon latency, sensor road-maps and display re-projection hardware engines for next gen AR and XR products.

You will ensure all components work together effectively to meet performance, power, and cost goals for all CUJs. You will be understanding the entire pixel processing pipeline, from sensor to final image/video output for human or AI consumption and cross-functional collaboration internally and externally with silicon vendors, technology partners and image sensor vendors.

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