XR Technical Lead, AI Interactions

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development (Kotlin, Java or C++).
• 5 years of experience testing, and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience architecting for mobile or non-mobile platforms at scale.
• Experience designing and developing frameworks or Software Development Kits, that are reusable and maintainable.
• Experience in Java or C++ or other languages/frameworks used in mobile app development (e.g., Kotlin, Dart/Flutter).
• Experience in one or more of the following : android apps, mobile app development, mobile development, Google mobile apps, Google mobile services.
• Understanding of the issues in developing for mobile and resource-constrained devices, including managing compute, power, and latency.
• Excellent design skills.

As a Technical Lead, you will empower the team to develop reusable AI-based interactive components and libraries for Extended Reality (XR), building a foundation for other experiences to build on in the suite of next-generation devices. You will help drive the road map and execution, and advocate the establishment of scalable architectures. You will model collaboration across Product Areas to deliver these critical foundational elements that will support the future of the experiences. You will collaborate with the cross functional peers and other teams to bring the direction to life and multiply the impact.

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 pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

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.

• Lead a team to own and drive the technical road map, implementation, and delivery of critical features for next-generation Augmented Reality (AR) devices.
• Empower the team to collaborate across organizations and cross-functionally with UX, product, design, research to identify key technologies, establish milestones, and progress solutions from concept to launch.
• Collaborate across product areas to develop, leverage, and de-risk advanced technologies to deliver solutions.
• Evaluate and develop technologies and its product application to help support next generation product features, specifications and system architecture.
• Foster technical excellence and ensure judgement in balancing immediate needs with long-term health. Guide junior engineers in adopting standard procedures for software development and architecture. Drive code quality, testing strategies, and ensure long-term maintainability.