Software Engineer, Immersive Extended Reality OS

Google is seeking a Software Engineer for their Immersive Extended Reality OS team. This role involves designing, building, and optimizing operating systems software for innovative immersive XR devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise spanning the entire operating systems stack, including boot loaders, kernels, IPC mechanisms, device drivers, graphics, window composition, cameras and sensors, and application frameworks. The primary focus will be on optimizing core aspects of the Android XR OS extensions for optimal performance, power, and battery life to ensure a seamless user experience.

The Google Augmented Reality team is a diverse group of experts tasked with building the foundations for great immersive computing and creating helpful, delightful user experiences. The team aims to make immersive computing accessible to billions of people through mobile devices, with a scope that continues to grow and evolve.

Key responsibilities include architecting and implementing system designs, writing robust and efficient code, communicating effectively through documentation, mentoring team members, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Android internals, power management, and preferably Augmented and Mixed Reality.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $136,000-$200,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Google is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. The role requires English proficiency and may involve working in a global, collaborative environment.