AI Software Developer, Android XR, Application Compatibility

AI Software Developer, Android XR, Application Compatibility Google Waterloo, ON, Canada; San Jose, CA, USA For Canada Applicants: This posting is for a new vacancy. Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Waterloo, ON, Canada; San Jose, CA, USA . Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong problem solving-skills and understanding of algorithms and their level of complexity. Strong software and systems troubleshooting and debugging skills. Good written and verbal communication. About the job Google's software developers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for software developers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile. As a software developer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as your fast-paced business grows and evolves. We need our software developers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Responsibilities Participate in the architectural design and implementation of a unified automated application runner for Android XR AppCompat. Build scalable application execution frameworks that run on physical devices, emulators, and cloud-hosted environments. Collaborate with Android and Android XR platform teams to develop new capabilities to improve the application experiences in XR. Engage directly with third-party developers to get feedback, fix bugs, help design solutions. Design, scale, and deliver an automated application evaluation framework using intelligent crawlers, computer vision and Large Language Model (LLMs) to detect spatial layout issues, rendering distortions, overlapping UI elements, and XR-specific input collision problems. US: $147,000 - $211,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Canada: $150,000 - $154,000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire. Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr