Software Engineer, AI/ML, Computer Vision, XR

Google
San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$147,000–$210,000Posted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model

evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).

  • Experience in designing computer vision systems.
  • Experience with software engineering, C++, Python.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • Experience in 3D reconstruction.
  • Detailed understanding of mobile imaging systems (image sensors, optics,

auto-exposure, image signal processor (ISP), etc.).

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.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software

platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our

first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software,

and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new

technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more

seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

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

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Architect, train, and implement machine learning models for depth estimation

tailored for Android XR headsets and smart glasses.

  • Design algorithms for split-compute architectures, optimizing specifically

for extreme power efficiency and low latency.

  • Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of a stable depth

pipeline runtime for end users.

  • Collaborate effectively with partner eng teams as well as with Product and UX

to deliver on the main target key performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

  • Architect, train, and implement machine learning models for depth estimation tailored for Android XR headsets and smart glasses.
  • Design algorithms for split-compute architectures, optimizing specifically for extreme power efficiency and low latency.
  • Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of a stable depth pipeline runtime for end users.
  • Collaborate effectively with partner eng teams as well as with Product and UX to deliver on the main target key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).
  • Experience in designing computer vision systems.
  • Experience with software engineering, C++, Python.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (preferred).
  • Experience in 3D reconstruction (preferred).
  • Detailed understanding of mobile imaging systems (image sensors, optics, auto-exposure, image signal processor (ISP), etc.) (preferred).

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target
  • equity
  • benefits

Skills mentioned

C++PythonMachine LearningComputer VisionModel DeploymentModel EvaluationPerformance OptimizationDebuggingSoftware TestingEmbedded Systems

About Google

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