Technical Program Manager I, XR Demos, Platforms and Devices

Google•San Jose, CA

7d•$116,000 - $165,000

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you will lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish. You will work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage schedules, and communicate with cross-functional partners, while explaining recommendations to executives and discussing technical tradeoffs with engineers. As part of the Android XR Demo Team, you will deliver demo experiences to internal and external stakeholders. You will showcase how Android XR devices support conversational Gemini-era multimodal AI across a range of XR devices, from immersive headsets to everyday AI glasses. Demonstrations may take place at events, conferences, trade shows, partner meetings, press engagements, and other settings. The XR team is working on experiences that pair lightweight glasses and headsets with personalized, conversational, context-aware AI. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $116,000–$165,000 USD, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 1 year of experience in program management.
Experience with technical demo setup and troubleshooting, including flashing Android builds, sideloading apps, and using a Command-Line Interface (CLI) for device debugging and real-time problem resolution.
Experience designing and delivering product demonstrations within the XR industry.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in demo program management.
Familiarity with wired and wireless networking setup, management, and troubleshooting.
Ability to be an influential member of a highly integrated team of technical and non-technical members.
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

Responsibilities

Articulate the platform's value as a unified solution for devices.
Engage executive-level audiences using business acumen and communication skills; develop compelling demo narratives, scripts, and talking points while maintaining extreme confidentiality.
Lead technical back-of-house operations, including device provisioning, setup, quality assurance, real-time troubleshooting, and debugging; develop custom demo tools and solutions for seamless, repeatable operations and backend management.
Create workflow documentation, setup instructions, and best practices; advise on high-impact experiences by recommending stable builds/APKs and highlighting competitive differentiators and key functionalities.
Partner with teams to plan and execute XR events from conception to completion, ranging from one-to-one executive engagements to large-scale activations such as Google I/O, managing logistics, scope, and communications.