Staff Rapid Prototyping Software Engineer, Pixel UX

Emploive; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Pixel Rapid Prototyping team to drive the exploration of next-generation user experiences. You will lead zero-to-one development of high-fidelity prototypes at the intersection of software, hardware, and UX.

You will set technical strategy, partner with product, UX, and hardware teams, and push the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring long-term Pixel roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development.
• 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
• 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
• 3 years of experience building prototypes and proof-of-concept models.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop end-to-end proof-of-concept Pixel experiences, covering Android applications, system services, and framework modifications.
• Establish technical strategy and best practices for the team to maximize iteration speed, defining clear engineering boundaries for eventual productionization.
• Partner with UX Research, Product Management, and Hardware Engineering to translate ambiguous product concepts into prototypes that prove the value of new products.
• Analyze and integrate technologies, such as on-device AI/ML models, new sensors, and advanced hardware features, into prototypes.

Skills

Software development

Software testing

Software architecture

Prototyping / PoC

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/CS

Job description

Google is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Pixel Rapid Prototyping team to drive the exploration of next-generation user experiences. You will lead zero-to-one development of high-fidelity prototypes at the intersection of software, hardware, and UX.

You will set technical strategy, partner with product, UX, and hardware teams, and push the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring long-term Pixel roadmaps.