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Senior Software Engineer, Graphics, Fonts and Text Rendering

Google · Raleigh, NC · Yesterday
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About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance the capabilities and performance of text rendering in Skia across Chrome, Android, and other Google platforms.
  • Implement support for emerging fonts and evolve text support alongside operating system updates.
  • Develop shaping and alignment APIs to support the latest designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional design and engineering teams to build high-quality cross-platform graphics solutions.
  • Triage and resolve system issues, and use AI to accelerate engineering productivity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in software development using C++.
  • Experience with graphics programming, including work with rendering libraries or graphics APIs (e.g., Skia, Vulkan, or OpenGL).

Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  • Experience with low-level graphics programming and vector graphics.
  • Experience working with graphics APIs, such as SVG, Canvas2D, OpenGL, WebGL, WebGPU, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX and utilizing text libraries such as Freetype, Harfbuzz, CoreText, or DirectWrite for rendering and shaping.
  • Experience in platform development across Android, Chrome (Mac and Linux), Web, or iOS.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals.
  • Experience with C++ and graphics programming.
  • Knowledge of modern web technologies and platforms.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Pay

$174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Schedule

N/A

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