Senior Product Manager, Camera and Photos XR Apps

Google LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Product Manager for Camera and Photos XR Apps to shape media experiences in XR. You will lead cross-functional teams to guide products from ideation through launch, translating user insights into compelling XR interactions.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in product management, deliver end-to-end features for photography/video, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment. This role emphasizes quality and seamless user experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and delivery of media creation and viewing apps, translating user behaviors into engaging XR experiences.
• Apply a passion for photography and videography to push image quality in XR.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand device capabilities and maximize the user experience of our media apps.
• Understand user point-of-view content capture and interaction needs and behaviors, translating insights into engaging and effective XR experiences.
• Drive a rigorous quality-first culture, ensuring that the camera and Photos app are performant, stable and battery efficient.

Skills

Product management experience

End-to-end product development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Senior Product Manager, Camera and Photos XR Apps

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
  
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience building or shipping camera, photos, or media-related products with a user-first perspective.
• Photography and videography enthusiast, obsessing about advancing image quality for users.

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world‑changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.
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.

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world‑changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.
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: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
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• Lead the definition and delivery of media creation and viewing apps, translating user behaviors into engaging XR experiences.
• Apply a passion for photography and videography to push the boundaries of how users capture and relive memories in XR.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand device capabilities and maximize the user experience of our media apps.
• Understand user point‑of‑view content capture and interaction needs and behaviors, translating insights into engaging and effective XR experiences.
• Drive a rigorous quality‑first culture, ensuring that the camera and Photos app are performant, stable and battery efficient.

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