XR iOS Architecture Lead - Platform & SDKs

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the XR strategy on iOS, driving long-term architecture for first-party XR experiences on iPhones and wearables. You will shape APIs and SDKs, partner with UX, PM, and XR teams, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable, native-like experiences.

The role requires strong background in iOS development and system design, with 8+ years of professional experience and a track record of building multi-layered mobile ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of software development experience.
• 7 years of iOS application development.
• 5 years of design and architecture; and testing/launching software products.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and architecture for Google's XR offerings on iOS.
• Define long-term technical roadmap for first-party XR experiences on iPhone and wearables.
• Interface and advocate to enable new capabilities native to iOS.
• Maintain high code quality and testability across cross-platform XR APIs and SDKs.
• Collaborate with UX, PM, and XR teams to prototype and test XR experiences.

Skills

iOS development

SwiftUI

System architecture

Cross-platform APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Xcode

Job description

Google is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the XR strategy on iOS, driving long-term architecture for first-party XR experiences on iPhones and wearables. You will shape APIs and SDKs, partner with UX, PM, and XR teams, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable, native-like experiences.

The role requires strong background in iOS development and system design, with 8+ years of professional experience and a track record of building multi-layered mobile ecosystems.