Software Developer III, Android XR

Software Developer III, Android XR

Level: Mid

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;

the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software developer, 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 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.

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

The Calibration and System Test team is responsible for building both factory software for measuring Android XR devices and the Android XR Calibration Service, a component of Android created specifically for Android XR that delivers calibration data about the sensors, cameras and displays of head‑mounted devices to the perception services that need it. We are responsible for ensuring the quality of that data remains high even as devices age and change with time.

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.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is CAD ,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity or benefits.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++ and Python), or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in computer vision, graphics or machine learning or computational imaging.
• Experience working with hardware devices.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
• Experience working on Android OS below the application level.
• Experience working with factory calibration processes.
• Experience with online state estimation algorithms such as Kalman filters.

• Design and develop software for measuring and maintaining calibration on Android XR headsets, including factory calibration tools and runtime services that deliver, adjust and maintain calibration data.
• Build components of the Android XR operating system in C++, Rust and Java.
• Collaborate closely with both hardware and software teams to solve cross‑functional problems and deliver the best possible experience for users of Android XR.
• Understand the physics of Android XR headsets and smart glasses and write software that accounts for physical hardware variability across products and devices.
• Use AI‑based tools to accelerate development of calibration software.

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