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    Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity, Android microXR

    San Jose, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 2d ago
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    Job description

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    XIn accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
    • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
    • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
    • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
    • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
    • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
    • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
    • Holidays: 13 paid days per year
    In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
    Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

    Minimum qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
    • 5 years of experience with software development in C++ and Java.
    • 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
    • Experience with Android or embedded software.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
    • 5 years of experience with data structure and algorithms.
    • 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
    • Experience developing accessible technologies.

    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.

    With your technical expertise, you will manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software solutions.

    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: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
    Learn more about benefits at Google.

    Responsibilities

    • Solve critical and ambiguous connectivity problems, including developing advanced pairing methods for glasses and phones to support AI, managing various wireless transports, and judiciously selecting the optimal communication medium depending on the user experience being exercised.
    • Partner with WearOS, Android Auto, and Android Better Together to shape future iterations of the Android platform.
    • Collaborate with our key stakeholders, glasses
      Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), product managers, and technical program managers to drive the best decisions, co-ordinate efforts, and align expectations.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Google

    Google is a multinational technology company focusing on search, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and online advertising. It develops and provides a wide range of internet-related services and products.

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    1998
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