Technical Program Lead, iOS and Core Platform, XR

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a strategic, high-stakes leader to guide iOS and system services fundamentals for AR. You will act as the technical authority for iOS architecture and the delivery of the next generation of XR products, overseeing a portfolio ensuring first-time integration for AR with iOS and system services like media components.

You will empower and manage a high-performing team of TPMs, drive the strategic roadmap, identify gaps in the stack, and align technical execution with product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of technical program management experience.
• 7 years in a leadership role with/without direct reports.
• Experience delivering software and hardware projects within iOS.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy, define, lead, and own the execution of strategic XR programs from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with the overall product goal and business objectives.
• Drive program schedules, identify risks, manage dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, build alliances, and advocate for program needs across different organizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, UX Design, Research, and Operations to deliver high-quality XR products and services.
• Lead triage with tech leads on incoming challenges for your focus areas.
• Manage a team of TPMs, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Leadership experience

iOS project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, related discipline, orequivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in technical program management.
• 7 years of experience in a leadership role with/without direct reports.
• Experience delivering software and hardware projects, within iOS.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships internally and externally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience driving and influencing large teams, including executives (e.g.,Executive Director/VP level).
• Ability to develop in ambiguous situations, establish structure, and leadprograms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a strategic, high-stakes leadership role for iOS and system servicesfundamentals for AR.

In this role, you will be the technical authority for the iOS architecture anddelivery of the next generation of products. You will oversee a criticalportfolio that ensures first-time integration for AR with iOS as well as systemservices fundamentals like media components. You will also lead mission controlto ensure that the organization executes with high velocity while retainingstability and quality. You will require the ability to match technicalexcellence with strategic execution and an understanding of the product and thebusiness. You will identify and resolve gaps in the technical stack along withcurrent processes and tools to ensure successful delivery, as well as identifymethods that contribute to operational scalability for the internal team. Youwill empower and manage a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers(TPMs), driving the strategic roadmap for landing high quality products.For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven bybreakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team isat the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This ismore than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with theworld around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smartglasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence,offering personalized, conversational, and contextually awareexperiences.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-relatedskills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $240000 - $333000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Googlehttps://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategy, define, lead, and own the execution of strategic XRprograms from conception to launch, ensuring alignment with the overallproduct goal and business objectives. Drive program schedules, identifyrisks, manage dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders at alllevels, including executive leadership.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, build alliances, and advocate forprogram needs across different organizations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, ProductManagement, UX Design, Research, and Operations to deliver high-quality XRproducts and services.
• Lead triage with tech leads on incoming challenges for your focus areas.
• Manage a team of TPMs, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.