Senior UX Engineer, YouTube Extended Reality

Google's YouTube team is seeking a Senior UX Engineer to join their Extended Reality initiative. This role sits at the intersection of UX design and software engineering, focusing on building innovative extended reality experiences for YouTube's platform. The position requires expertise in front-end development, 3D graphics, and extended reality technologies.

The role combines technical expertise with user experience design, requiring the ability to create prototypes and proof-of-concepts that explore and validate design concepts. The ideal candidate will have 6 years of experience in front-end development or technical UX design, with specific knowledge in Unity, mobile platforms, and 3D graphics.

As part of Google's UX team, you'll work alongside designers, researchers, writers, and other engineers to create industry-leading products. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge extended reality applications, following industry standards like OpenXR. You'll be responsible for leading user-centered product development, implementing UI patterns, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $151,000 to $222,000 base salary, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position is based in either San Bruno or Mountain View, California, placing you at the heart of Google's innovation centers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about extended reality, user experience, and technical development to contribute to YouTube's future vision. You'll be part of a team that believes in giving everyone a voice and building community through stories, working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity.

The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to impact how millions of users experience YouTube through extended reality interfaces. You'll be expected to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and contribute to the overall success of YouTube's extended reality initiatives.