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Minimum qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of software development experience in Kotlin, Java, or Swift.
- 5 years of experience in iOS or Android application development.
Preferred qualifications:- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.
- 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
- Experience in mobile app development, spatial app or 3D game development, performance optimization, software architecture or tools in the mobile space, related to the Android SDK.
- Experience delivering mobile applications written in a reactive framework such as Jetpack Compose, React, or Swift UI.
- Experience developing user interfaces.
About the jobAs a Staff Software Developer, Android XR System Apps, you will set technical direction and participate in the design and development of a next-generation UI for Glasses. Working closely with other developers and cross-functional teams, you will design, prototype, build, and launch new user experiences that enable users to interact in new and delightful ways through XR devices. You will set technical direction for multiple apps including device companion apps for connected mobile phones, out-of-box experience, tutorials, settings, and apps related to fit and calibration. You will incorporate emerging technologies such as spatial interactions and AI-powered multi-modal conversational interfaces to provide more delightful ways for users to set up XR devices, learn about them, and optimize comfort and usability.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.
Canada: $216000 - $222000 (CAD) 20% bonus target equity benefits
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Responsibilities- Contribute to technical roadmaps by proposing projects with value, and helping to validate product management direction and developer estimates.
- Design, guide and vet systems designs across mobile and XR apps, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
- Ensure launches are delivered on time and at a high degree of quality by building for testability, assisting with complex issue triage, and meeting compliance launch criteria.
- Empower the team to build delightful and OEM-extensible experiences through technical mentorship and architectural oversight. Provide documentation, reference code, and direct support for OEM partner integrations.
- Support UX by enabling rapid prototyping and by providing developer feasibility analysis for designs.
