Software Developer, Android, XR System UI

Google Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 129,000; Full time

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Bonus target 15%

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Job summary

Google's XR System UI team in Waterloo, Ontario is seeking a Software Developer to build next-generation Android XR System UI and AI-enabled experiences for wearable devices.

You will collaborate across disciplines to implement a compelling home screen, advanced UI services, and intuitive interactions that leverage AI to augment user experiences. This role offers opportunities to work on scalable systems and evolving wearable UX with Google.

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 future glasses hardware.
• Pioneer and enhance novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality with ML perception collaboration.
• Partner with UX and product management teams; translate user needs into prototypes and conduct user testing.
• Plan and prioritize feature roadmaps with program/product management and UX stakeholders.

Skills

Android development (Kotlin/Java)

GUI experience

AI workflows familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Software Developer, Android, XR System UI

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• 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 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.

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 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: $126000 - $129000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• 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.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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