Software Engineer, AI and Development Infra, Device, XR

Google; United States; On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Software Engineer, AI and Development Infra, Devices XR, in San Jose, CA. You will design and implement tools that accelerate AI testing, improve code quality, and boost developer velocity. The role focuses on scalable infrastructure and collaboration with multiple engineering teams

Experience with AI/ML in software and building developer tools is essential. Equity, benefits, and a strong growth path are offered as part of Google’s XR DevX Infra efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• 5 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience in developing virtual devices, developer tools, automation frameworks, testing infrastructure, or CI/CD systems.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to software engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, deploy, maintain, and improve software that enhances developer workflow and release velocity.
• Lead technical design and architecture to scale AI testing on virtual devices.
• Develop AI-powered features in developer tools for code generation, review, testing, and bug triage.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather requirements and promote best practices.
• Define and track metrics to measure productivity and system health.

Skills

Python/Java/Go/C++

Software design

CI/CD tooling

AI/ML in software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Virtual devices

Developer tools

Automation frameworks

CI/CD systems

Job description

Software Engineer, AI and Development Infra, Device, XR

Location: San Jose, CA, USA

Experience Level: Advanced

Overview

A line of code can be many things - an amazing feature, a beautiful UI, a transformative algorithm. The faster this line of code reaches millions of users, the sooner it impacts their lives. As a Software Engineer, Tools and Infrastructure, you will be at the heart of Google's engineering process building software that empowers engineering teams to develop and deliver high‑quality products quickly. We are focused on solving the hardest, most interesting challenges of developing software at scale without sacrificing stability, quality, velocity or code health.

We ensure Google's success by partnering with engineering teams and developing scalable tools and infrastructure that help engineers develop, test, debug, and release software quickly. We impact thousands of Googlers and billions of users by increasing the pace of product development and ensuring our products are thoroughly tested. We are advocates for code health, testability, maintainability, and best practices for development and testing.

Having access to all of Google's platforms and vast compute resources provides a unique opportunity to grow as an engineer. We typically work in small, nimble teams that collaborate on common problems across products and focus areas. As a result, exposure to this broad set of problems provides technical challenges as well as accelerated career growth.

The XR DevX Infra team is developing systems, tools, and processes to improve developer experience and velocity for Android XR. We support developers, partners, and stakeholders to deliver on a regular cadence, with maximum velocity and trust.

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: $207,000 - $300,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, deploy, maintain, enhance, and stay abreast of the latest complex software solutions that improve the developer workflow, code quality, and release velocity.
• Lead the technical design and implementation of projects, making key architectural and technical decisions to improve virtual device's fidelity, velocity, and stability to scale AI testing workflow on virtual devices.
• Develop and integrate AI‑powered features into developer tools to assist with code generation, code review, test generation, bug detection/triaging, and more, increasingly leveraging AI/ML.
• Collaborate closely with various engineering teams to understand their needs, gather requirements, and drive the adoption of new tools and best practices. Contribute to and lead design reviews, code reviews, and discussions on system architecture.
• Define and track metrics to measure the impact of tools and process improvements on developer productivity and system health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience programming in Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• 5 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience in developing virtual devices, developer tools, automation frameworks, testing infrastructure, or CI/CD systems.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to software engineering problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), and experience with platforms/tools like Gemini or other AI‑driven development assistants.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Google is a global company, and to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

Locations: Google, San Jose, CA, USA

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.