Android Connectivity Engineer — XR Glasses Platform

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

Job summary

Google is seeking connectivity engineers for the Android-based microXR platform, focusing on glasses-phone pairing, Bluetooth and WiFi integration, and high-performance wireless solutions. The role spans collaboration across WearOS, Android Auto, and cross-functional teams to shape future Android platform iterations.

Ideal candidates have Android app development experience, a strong background in networking and data transmission, and a drive to tackle ambiguous challenges in a fast-paced XR

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.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or PhD in CS or related fields; 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms; experience developing accessible technologies.

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

Software development

Android development

Bluetooth

WiFi

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's or PhD in CS (preferred)

Job description

Google is seeking connectivity engineers for the Android-based microXR platform, focusing on glasses-phone pairing, Bluetooth and WiFi integration, and high-performance wireless solutions. The role spans collaboration across WearOS, Android Auto, and cross-functional teams to shape future Android platform iterations.

Ideal candidates have Android app development experience, a strong background in networking and data transmission, and a drive to tackle ambiguous challenges in a fast-paced XR