Senior Software Engineer, Graphics, Fonts and Text Rendering

Google LLC

Raleigh, NC

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Android, Apple Macs, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Natural Language, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programming Languages, C++ Programming Language, Canvas, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Software, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Storage, Desktop Environments, DirectX, Distributed Computing, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Field Sales, Fonts, Genetics, Government, Graphic Design, Graphics, Graphics Programming, Incident Response, Information Retrieval, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Search, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Mobile Applications, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Network Design, Open Source, OpenGL Programming Libraries, Operating Systems, Operations Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Requirements, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), Security Architecture, Software Development, Software Engineering, Startup, Supply Chain Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, User Interface Design, Web Design, Web Programming, iOS
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Raleigh, NC
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30+ days ago

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XNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelors 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 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 .

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 Googles 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.

As a part of the Skia Graphics team within Chrome Graphics, you will contribute to delivering compelling 2/2.5D graphics features for all of Googles platforms, a team whose mission is simply, Pixels on all platforms. Skia itself is a complete 2D open source library for drawing Text, Geometries, and Images.

You will partner closely with native designers and web developers, work on the underlying rendering to make graphic designs and effects come to life in Chrome, Android, Wear, Flutter, and many other products across Google. You will also deliver graphics for external partners across the industry.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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.

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.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google"s EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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