Software Developer, XR System Interaction Frameworks

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

Job summary

Google is hiring software developers to work on next-generation XR and AI-enabled experiences. The team designs 3D interfaces, optimizes rendering, and advances 3D window management across devices from Android to embedded systems. The role emphasizes versatility, leadership, and cross-team collaboration.

Applicants should have a strong background in graphics, C++, and game engines, and be prepared for in-person interviews in a rapidly evolving, large-scale tech environment at Google.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with graphics development in C++.
• Experience designing and implementing 3D user experiences.
• Development experience with game engines (Unity or Unreal).
• Proficiency in embedded or mobile development.
• Applied 3D math and graphics expertise.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and improve on foundational system 3D interfaces and interactions for XR devices.
• Optimize complex rendering and windowing systems for smooth navigation and UI experiences.
• Improve architecture for 3D window management across Android and embedded OSes.
• Advocate and build tools, workflows, and best practices to accelerate iteration cycles.

Skills

Graphics development in C++

Embedded/mobile development

3D math & graphics

XR user experiences

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal

Job description

This posting is for a new vacancy.

Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kitchener, ON, Canada; San Jose, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with graphics development in C++.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing 3D user experiences.
• Development experience with game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal).
• Proficiency in embedded or mobile development.
• Applied 3D math and graphics expertise.

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

Responsibilities

• Innovate and improve on foundational system 3D interfaces and interactions for a range of XR devices with different capabilities.
• Optimize complex rendering and windowing systems to deliver a smooth and responsive experience when interacting with core application navigation, input feedback, and other system UI experiences.
• Improve the overall architecture for 3D window management in Android and on lightweight embedded operating systems to ensure flexibility degradation of system features across devices with a range of rendering and processing capabilities.
• 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.
• Learn more about benefits at Google .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .