Software Engineer III, Mobile, Android, XR

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's XR team is building AI-driven experiences for AndroidXR devices, including headsets and glasses, aiming to integrate lightweight hardware with helpful AI and natural interactions.

As a software engineer, you will design, develop, and launch user-facing features, collaborate across Product, UX, and Research, and grow with a fast-paced, mission-driven team focused on scalable, edge-friendly solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with Kotlin and Java.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and launch user-facing AI-driven experiences for AndroidXR devices, including headsets and glasses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX, User Research to plan and prioritize feature development from investigation to a shipping product.
• Be part of an amazing team and contribute to its mission.
• Develop and land great user experiences in a fun environment.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android development

Data structures and algorithms

Accessible technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

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

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in Kotlin and Java.
• 2 years of experience with Android application development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing accessible technologies.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google's software engineers 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 engineers 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 engineer, 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 engineers 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: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and launch user-facing AI-driven experiences for AndroidXR devices, including headsets and glasses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX, User Research to plan and prioritize feature development from investigation to a shipping product.
• Be part of an amazing team and contribute to its mission.
• Develop and land great user experiences in a fun environment.