Lead XR Audio Platform Engineer

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an experienced software engineer to advance XR audio systems across smart glasses and headsets. You will own the long-term roadmap, drive audio quality standards, and work with hardware teams to optimize transducers and microphones within tight spatial constraints.

You will evaluate vendors, integrate advanced audio algorithms, and design a power-efficient platform software stack. This role requires autonomy and strong judgment across multi-team environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 8 years of software development experience.
• 8 years in audio software systems, DSP, acoustics, or consumer electronics audio architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own the long-term technical roadmap and strategy for XR audio systems.
• Ensure overall audio quality across XR glasses form factors and establish metrics.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to select transducers and optimize microphone placement.
• Manage vendors and integrate advanced audio algorithms from in-house and external tech.
• Architect and vet robust, low-latency, power-efficient system software.

Skills

Software development

Audio software systems

DSP/Acoustics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, or related field

Job description

Google is seeking an experienced software engineer to advance XR audio systems across smart glasses and headsets. You will own the long-term roadmap, drive audio quality standards, and work with hardware teams to optimize transducers and microphones within tight spatial constraints.

You will evaluate vendors, integrate advanced audio algorithms, and design a power-efficient platform software stack. This role requires autonomy and strong judgment across multi-team environments.