Software Developer, Android, XR System UI

Socket.dev; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target 15%

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking software developers to advance XR and AI integration across our next-gen Android glasses platform. You will create groundbreaking user experiences and build foundational UI components from concept to deployment.

Join a team that blends AI, AR, and mobile systems engineering to shape how billions connect with information. This role offers competitive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with graphical user interface.

Responsibilities

• Create groundbreaking, user-centric experiences and foundational platform components, from concept to deployment.
• Design and implement robust, shared system UI services to enable seamless functionality across our future glasses hardware.
• Pioneer and enhance novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality.
• Collaborate with UX and product management teams. Translate user needs into prototypes and conduct user testing to deliver maximum user benefit.
• Plan and prioritize feature roadmaps, working with program management, product management, and UX stakeholders to deliver the most impactful initiatives.

Skills

Android development (Kotlin/Java)

AI workflows

Systems thinking

Wearables technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with graphical user interface.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Android development in Kotlin or Java.
• Proficiency with AI-based workflows and an ability to take a systems thinking approach to your development process.
• Interest and ability to adapt emerging technologies to a limited computing context like wearables.

About the job:

Google's software developers 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 software developers 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 developer, 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 software developers 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.

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 foreground 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: $126000 - $129000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Create groundbreaking, user-centric experiences and foundational platform components, from concept to deployment. This includes designing and building an intuitive home screen and innovative AI agent interfaces that will define the future of the Android glasses platform.
• Design and implement robust, shared system UI services to enable seamless functionality across our future glasses hardware. Drive innovation in areas like dynamic widgets, deep AI agent integration, and sophisticated notification management.
• Pioneer and enhance novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality. Collaborate with cutting-edge machine learning perception specialists to create truly magical and intuitive user experiences.
• Partner with UX and product management teams. Translate user needs into prototypes and conduct user testing to deliver maximum user benefit.
• Plan and prioritize feature roadmaps, working with program management, product management, and UX stakeholders to deliver the most impactful initiatives.