XR Audio Face Tracking ML Software Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience programming in Python.

Nice to haves:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Math, or a related field with a focus on machine learning.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., JAX) and edge frameworks (e.g. LiteRT).
• Experience with polygonal mesh representations and skeletal animation pipelines.
• Proficiency with Python/C++.

What you'll be doing:

• Research and develop state-of-the-art algorithms and models for tracking and synthesizing facial motion from multimodal inputs.
• Work with data collection and synthesis teams to gather high-quality training data.
• Optimize models and algorithms to run on low-power XR devices in real time.
• Propose KPIs and metrics, and incorporate user feedback into the algorithm and model design.
• Be able to work alongside other software engineers and research scientists to deliver production-ready models and pipelines.

Perks and Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on next-generation technologies at Google that impact billions of users.
• Flexibility to switch teams and projects as the business evolves.
• Engage in designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing software solutions.