Android XR Application Compatibility AI Technical Lead

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google's Android XR team is seeking an AI Technical Lead for Application Compatibility to drive automated testing and ensure Android XR apps run seamlessly on multiple devices. This role is based in San Jose, CA, with collaboration across Google’s XR and Android platforms.

You will mentor engineers and steer cross-team efforts on AI-driven compatibility checks. You will lead the design of scalable frameworks and automated detectors, collaborating with platform teams to enhance XR experiences and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of software development experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, Java, Python, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Help design/scale/deliver/lead an automated application evaluation framework for XR apps and automated regression detectors to verify OS-level compatibility.
• Participate in the architectural design and implementation of a unified automated application runner for Android XR AppCompat.
• Build scalable application execution frameworks that run on physical devices, emulators, and cloud-hosted environments.
• Partner with Android and Android XR platform teams to develop new capabilities to improve XR application experiences.

Skills

Software development

Go

Java

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

Kotlin

C#

Objective-C

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Android XR Application Compatibility AI Technical Lead

Google

San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of software development experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: GO, Java, Python, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, Kotlin.

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of algorithms and their level of complexity.
• Excellent software and systems troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

US: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Canada: $182000 - $186000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Help design/scale/deliver/lead an automated application evaluation framework including: intelligent application crawlers using computer vision and LLMs, AI vision models to detect spatial layout issues, rendering distortions, overlapping UI elements, and input collision issues specific to the XR environment, and Automated regression detectors that verify if new OS-level compatibility overrides resolve app issues without introducing regressions.
• Participate in the architectural design and implementation of a unified automated application runner for Android XR AppCompat.
• Build scalable application execution frameworks that run on physical devices, emulators, and cloud-hosted environments.
• Partner with Android and Android XR platform team to develop new capabilities to improve the application experiences in XR.

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For Canada Applicants: This posting is for a new vacancy. Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada.