# Senior Staff Optical Engineer, Geo at Google

- Company: Google
- What the company does: Learn more about Google. Explore our innovative AI products and services, and how we. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://about.google/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/101837123769770694-senior-staff-optical-engineer-geo?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

Geo Hardware creates the devices that provide the most detailed imagery of our planet to drive a variety of direct and intermediate value to mapping and other partner and consumer value. A massive focus of this effort is our imagery, and the most consequential part of that imagery (apart from ensuring that we properly record where it is taken) is the quality of the pixels. The optical path is crucial for this effort, and our requirements are unique. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience working in an optical engineering technical environment
- 5 years of experience in technical leadership


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