Software Engineer III, Augmented Reality

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience with software development in C++ and Python languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 2 years of experience testing, maintaining or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field (computer vision, robotics, geometrical optics, or sensor calibration).
• 1 year of experience with Computer Vision or Robotics software.
• Experience with developing calibration/verification systems from initial research to production.
• Experience with numerical algorithms and optimization such as LS, NLLS, batch optimization, bundle adjustment.
  
  

About the job

The Google Augmented Reality Team’s mission is to give people superhuman abilities by making information instantly and intuitively accessible. The motion tracking team is responsible for the foundational world-sensing technology that enables devices to track and understand their surroundings using on-board sensors in real-time for the AR ecosystem and Alphabet-wide applications. The calibration and system test (CaST) team works on designing, implementing and validating the calibration and verification algorithms/processes for augmented reality platforms, which are essential for achieving delightful AR experiences, driving ideation and development cross-functionally to chart the future capabilities needed by our AR devices.

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 pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 + bonus + equity + 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop next generation calibration and system test metrologies for our AR devices.
  
• Initiate, contribute to, or lead novel calibration and system test processes from first principles to algorithmic design and production implementation.
  
• Work with stakeholders to define calibration and system test requirements and verify sub-system/system level performance metrics.
  
• Help triage system failures and debug calibration related issues.