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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Solutions Consultant, Optical... - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $221,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer Vision, Automation of Tests, Bioinformatics, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Visual Systems, Hardware Testing - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glgrbx ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., + Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience. + 5 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal and external partners. + 5 years of experience in software and hardware test automation, camera/optical systems validation, or related roles, including experience in mechanical fixture design and prototyping (e.g., 3D printing). + Experience in system design or reading code (e.g., Python) for optical instrumentation, including cameras, actuators, motorized stages, and lasers/LEDs. + Experience producing technical design and build documents (e.g., test and validation procedures to support hardware design workflow). + Experience with camera calibration, computer vision, or optical testing and validation. Preferred qualifications: + 8 years of experience in operations management (i.e. process improvement, operational reviews, optimizing workflows, etc). ## Description + Design custom optomechanical test fixtures and multi-axis motion control setups using 3D prototyping and rigorous mechanical alignment tolerances to validate AR/VR hardware. + Develop full-stack software and automated calibration pipelines for camera intrinsics, extrinsics, and display alignment using Python and computer vision. + Perform optical alignment and validation using reference targets, camera-based self-alignment, and automated simulation scripts prior to physical builds. + Leverage AI-assisted development tools to build scalable automation software and document reusable test frameworks across future hardware programs. + Partner cross-functionally with optics, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to transition lab-validated methods into scalable, production-ready infrastructure. 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