Android Connectivity Engineer, microXR Wearables

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation 20 days

Sick time 40 hours

Maternity leave 28-30 weeks

Baby bonding leave 18 weeks

Holidays 13 days

Job summary

Google is seeking connectivity engineers for the microXR project to advance AR glasses interactions and wireless strategies. You will tackle high-performance Bluetooth and WiFi solutions, work on an SOC integrating Android with MCU, and help define long-term connectivity roadmaps.

Join a team building a platform that pairs smart glasses with AI to deliver seamless, ambient experiences. You will partner with WearOS, Android Auto, and product managers to drive robust wireless tech across devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.
• Experience with connectivity, bluetooth, and WiFi.

Responsibilities

• Take on some of the most critical and ambiguous problems surrounding connectivity, including the development of advanced pairing methods for glasses and phones to support AI, managing various wireless transports, and judiciously selecting the optimal communication medium depending on the user experience being exercised.
• Partner with WearOS, Android Auto, and Android Better Together to shape future iterations of the Android platform.
• Collaborate with our key stakeholders, glasses OEMs, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers to drive the best decisions, coordinate efforts, and align expectations.
• Engage with glasses OEMs, Product Managers, Technical Program Managers, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts, align expectations, and drive the best decisions.

Skills

Android development

Software development

Connectivity (Bluetooth/WiFi)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking connectivity engineers for the microXR project to advance AR glasses interactions and wireless strategies. You will tackle high-performance Bluetooth and WiFi solutions, work on an SOC integrating Android with MCU, and help define long-term connectivity roadmaps.

Join a team building a platform that pairs smart glasses with AI to deliver seamless, ambient experiences. You will partner with WearOS, Android Auto, and product managers to drive robust wireless tech across devices.