The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro feature one of the best camera performances among modern-day Android devices which is a result of closely nit hardware-software integration. And now, Google is hiring for a new San Diego-based team for camera image signal processor design.
According to a report by AndroidCentral, the new hirings could be for the design and development of the next generation of Google Tensor SoC which is rumored to be codenamed ‘Cloudripper’. Google’s senior director Mike Coulter posted the hiring announcement on linked stating that the company is looking to form a San Diago-based Camera ISP design and verification team that has openings at all levels.
Looks like @madebygoogle is building a team in #SanDiego for camera-facing parts of the Tensor SoC. I wonder where they may be trying to hire from… pic.twitter.com/Z1fkeS1tLJ
— Anshel Sag (@anshelsag) January 27, 2022
It is worth noting that prior to joining Google, Mike Coulter was the Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm for four years. Twitter user Anshel Sag alluded to the possibility that Google might be trying to poach talent from Qualcomm, which is also based in San Diago.
We have previously reported that Google is working on the 2nd generation Tensor chip which is expected to be announced in the second half of 2022 and will likely be featured in the upcoming Pixel 7 series devices.
Information on the 2nd generation Tensor chip is scarce right now and we only know about its codename “Cloudripper” and an alleged “GS201” model number. However, with hirings commencing for the chip’s ISP, we are sure to get more leaks and details about the next-gen Tensor chip.
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