Senior XR Graphics Engineer — Android Immersive

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking software engineers to advance XR technologies, building 3D interactions and a high-performance graphics engine. You will contribute across design, development, and optimization for Android XR, collaborating with UX, product managers, and other engineering teams.

The role emphasizes polish, performance, and end-to-end product quality. Qualified candidates have strong background in graphics, C++, and experience with immersive environments, with opportunities for growth in AI and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
• Experience with 3D graphics, C++, game engines.
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing in augmented reality or immersive environments.
• A solid understanding of user-centered and interaction design principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, develop, and polish the foundational 3D interactions and user interface components for Android XR, from initial concept to final, shippable product.
• Develop and implement scalable and stable systems to choreograph animations, motion, and audiovisual behaviors across the entire Android XR system, ensuring a cohesive and delightful user experience.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and other engineering teams to define and refine the boundary between Android (Kotlin/Java) and our high-performance C++ graphics engine (Impress).
• Optimize complex rendering and interaction runtimes to deliver beautiful, snappy, and responsive UI on mobile XR hardware, maintaining a high bar for performance and quality.
• Advocate and build new tools, workflows, and best practices that accelerate the team's end-to-end iteration cycle, enabling rapid experimentation and a higher quality final product.

Skills

3D graphics

C++

game engines

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Impress

Job description

Google is seeking software engineers to advance XR technologies, building 3D interactions and a high-performance graphics engine. You will contribute across design, development, and optimization for Android XR, collaborating with UX, product managers, and other engineering teams.

The role emphasizes polish, performance, and end-to-end product quality. Qualified candidates have strong background in graphics, C++, and experience with immersive environments, with opportunities for growth in AI and