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Google · 3 days ago

Staff Software Engineer, XR Glasses Connectivity, Video Streaming

New York, NY, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$197K/yr - $291K/yr

8+ years exp

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop and optimize core video and real-time streaming technologies for their Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality glasses. This role involves working on innovative solutions at the intersection of video compression, real-time networking, and embedded systems, impacting user experience directly.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement low-latency video codec and transport solutions tailored for resource-constrained embedded systems and various network connections such as Bluetooth (BT) Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct

Optimize the video streaming pipeline for power efficiency, minimal latency, and high visual quality

Define and implement performance metrics, automated testing, and validation frameworks to ensure the reliability and quality of the video and network transport stack

Contribute to the architecture and future roadmap of our video and streaming technology for new product features and generations

Qualification

C++Video processingReal-time streamingP2P networkingVideo codecsAndroid developmentReal-Time Operating SystemEmbedded systemsEnthusiasmLeadership qualities

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

8 years of experience programming in C++ or C

5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on video processing, codecs, bluetooth, and real-time streaming technologies

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Experience with peer-to-peer (P2P) networking over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Experience developing and debugging software for Android, Real-Time Operating System, or custom embedded platforms

Experience with optimizing streaming over unreliable wireless links including Bluetooth Classic or Bluetooth Low Energy

Experience in video codecs, Hardware or Software, such as H.264/Advanced Video Coding, H.265/High Efficiency Video Coding, or VP9/AOMedia Video 1

Understanding of real-time network protocols such as Real-time Transport Protocol, Real-time Transport Control Protocol, Transmission Control Protocol, User Datagram Protocol, and Web Real-Time Communication

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

Google has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8763)

2024 (8872)

2023 (9682)

2022 (11626)

2021 (9109)

2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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