Staff Software Engineer, XR

4 Hours ago • 8-8 Years • Full Stack Development • $197,000 PA - $291,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Staff Software Engineer, XR role at Google involves defining the architecture and design of the Android XR SDK, with a primary focus on API development. Responsibilities encompass technical ownership of the entire SDK, including tools, documentation, and delivery. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams (Platform, Android Developer Experience, and XR Experiences) to influence technical decisions impacting the XR Developer Experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, testing, launching products, and design/architecture, along with proven technical leadership skills. Experience with Android platform development, 3D graphics, Unity, and data structures/algorithms is highly valued.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 5+ years testing and launching software
  • 3+ years software design and architecture
  • 2+ years technical leadership
  • Android XR SDK architecture and design
  • API development
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in related field
  • Experience with data structures/algorithms
  • Cross-functional project experience
  • Android platform development
  • 3D graphics and UX design
  • Unity development

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role; overseeing projects.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 8 years of experience with data structures/algorithms.
  • 3 years of experience working in an organization involving cross-functional, or cross-business projects.
  • 2 years of experience in Android platform or application development.
  • 1 years of experience in 3D graphics and user experience design.
  • Experience development within Unity.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for defining the overall architecture and design of the Android XR SDK. Primary responsibilities include API development. Have technical ownership over the full Software Development Kits (SDK) including tools, documentation, and overall delivery.
  • Work with cross-functional and cross-team partners in Platform, Android Developer Experience, and XR Experiences teams to influence the technical choices that impact the XR Developer Experience.

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