Google

Product Design Developer, XR

Google$126K — $181K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in consumer product design.
  • Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics preferred.
  • Experience with proof-of-concept display system builds and process validation studies.
  • Familiarity with CAD tools like NX, Creo, or Solidworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce complex subsystems or parts, including fixtures for high precision assembly.
  • Lead discussions on assembly processes, prototyping, and tooling for mechanical reliability.
  • Oversee mechanical validation, design, and assembly on-site, with 10-20% travel required.
  • Collaborate with JDM teams for part design and manufacturing support.
  • Innovate and solve product development challenges creatively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  • Employee development and skill-building opportunities.
  • Access to wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
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X This posting is for a new vacancy.

Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in consumer product design.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting process validation studies and proof-of-concept display system builds, and working closely with external partners to support technology deployment and product development using computer-aided design tools (e.g., NX, Creo, or Solidworks).
  • Experience shipping multiple consumer products and with manufacturing methods used in consumer products.
  • Experience collaborating with suppliers on part manufacturing and final assembly, including onsite factory support. Experience with electro-mechanical components (audio, display, antenna, etc.), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product development lead tolerance analysis, gauge R&R activities supporting product scalability.


About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap - the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices - it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where
lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $126000 - $181000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Canada: $122000 - $126000 (CAD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Design complex subsystems or multiple individual parts from concept to production, including fixtures to enable automation of high precision assembly processes. Collaborate with suppliers of subsystems and/or individual parts throughout the design and manufacturing process.
  • Drive end-to-end discussions on system assembly process down-selection, prototyping, equipment and tooling needs for high precision assembly meeting mechanical, optical and reliability requirements. Identify the root cause of design, manufacturing, or reliability issues and develop corrective actions.
  • Travel to developing builds to oversee mechanical validation, design, and assembly (10-20%). Balance design considerations such as functionality, sustainability, reliability, human factors, manufacturability, and aesthetics.
  • Collaborate with Joint Development Manufacturing
    (JDM) teams supporting part design.
  • Design for technical depth and innovative ideas. Solve issues associated with the product development path using creativity and smart designs.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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