Android APK/Developer Tools Program Manager (SDLC, SDK Ops & Launch Readiness)

US Tech Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization seeks a Program Manager to manage engineering planning and coordinate across product teams for Android XR tools. The ideal candidate has strong program management experience in engineering environments and expertise with Android or embedded software development. This role involves managing cross-functional meetings, maintaining project backlogs, and supporting planning cycles. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, and applicants should be proactive and able to navigate fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Strong program/project management experience in engineering-facing teams.
• Understanding of SDLC and software engineering teams.
• Exposure to Android or embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly cross-functional meetings for XR developer libraries.
• Coordinate across teams to resolve dependency issues.
• Maintain backlogs, action items, and roadmap updates.
• Support monthly and 4-week planning cycles.
• Track bugs, feature requests, and feedback.
• Represent the SDK workstream in cross-functional forums.
• Operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Android software

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 8 months contract

Job Description

• A leading technology organization is seeking a Program Manager to support engineering planning, roadmap execution, and cross-functional coordination for Android XR developer tools and SDKs. This role is focused on managing the rhythm of business, driving execution across engineering and product teams, and ensuring alignment for SDKs, Jetpack XR libraries, emulators, and partner developer tooling.
• Experience with Android or embedded software and strong program management fundamentals are key.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly cross-functional meetings for XR developer libraries, tracking commitments, surfacing risks, and maintaining clear execution plans.
• Coordinate across platform, core tech, and experiences teams to resolve dependency issues and support integration needs.
• Maintain backlogs, action items, and roadmap updates across multiple engineering and product groups.
• Support monthly and 4-week planning cycles, including pre-planning, deep-dive sessions, capacity/costing discussions, and milestone alignment.
• Track bugs, feature requests, and partner feedback from internal teams and external developers as needed.
• Represent the SDK workstream in cross-functional XR forums and drive follow-ups to closure.
• Operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment with minimal onboarding runway.

Experience

• Strong program/project management experience in engineering-facing teams (planning, tracking, risk management, communication).
• SDLC understanding and familiarity working with software engineering teams.
• Android or embedded software exposure (mobile, device-based, IoT, or system-level development).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage meeting-heavy workstreams.
• Highly proactive, self-sufficient, able to ramp quickly and drive clarity across ambiguous spaces.
• Background with Android Jetpack, Kotlin/Java, or mobile development concepts.
• Experience with developer tooling, SDKs, APIs, or third-party developer enablement.
• Exposure to XR/VR/AR, immersive apps, smart devices, or consumer hardware ecosystems.
• Familiarity with partner ecosystems such as Unity, Unreal, Godot, or emulator tools.
• Experience in Android-based platforms such as smart home, IoT, wearables, or devices.

Skills

• Program Management/Project Management
• Android or Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.