Software Engineer III, Mobile (Android), XR

San Jose, CA, US San Francisco, CA, US Until 9/28/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

About the Job

Google's software engineers 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 engineers 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; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers 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.For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where
lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and launch user-facing AI-driven experiences for AndroidXR devices, including headsets and glasses.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX, User Research to plan and prioritize feature development from investigation to a shipping product. 
  • Be part of an amazing team and contribute to its mission.
  • Develop and land great user experiences in a fun environment.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with software development in Kotlin and Java.
  • 2 years of experience with Android application development.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
  • 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience developing accessible technologies.

Additional Information

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About this role

Summary

Develop user-facing AI experiences for AndroidXR devices, collaborating across teams.

Job title

Software Engineer III, Mobile (Android), XR

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Jose or San Francisco, remote work allowed

Salary

$147k–$210k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

KotlinJavaandroid application development

Preferred skills

data structuresalgorithmsaccessible technologies

Specializations

androidmobileAIXR
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

California, USA

Remote State

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City