Technical Program Manager III, AI for Developers, XR

Google•San Jose, CA

20h

About The Position

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers. Our team is on a mission to empower developers worldwide to build the next generation of intelligent, and delightful experiences on the XR ecosystem, spanning both headsets and glasses. As a key pillar in the collaboration between the Android, XR, and DeepMind organizations, we provide the essential tools, frameworks, and support that will define how users interact with the new XR form factors. Your primary focus will be to define and execute the strategy for integrating advanced AI capabilities, including large language models like Gemini, into the XR developer workflow, tools, APIs, and SDKs. You will play a critical role in empowering developers to build the next generation of intelligent XR experiences. This role involves navigating a highly technical and complex landscape, collaborating across multiple Product Areas (PAs), including DeepMind, Android and working with external partners. Your scope is inherently multi-platform, ensuring AI capabilities enhance developer workflows across Android and iOS. For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program management.
Experience with mobile platform development (e.g., Android, iOS) or game development (e.g., Unity, Unreal, etc.).
Experience with the end-to-end software development life cycle (e.g., build, test, and release).

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
Experience in programs involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs) or on-device AI.
Experience with the Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR) technology stack and developer ecosystems.
Experience with Game Engine SDKs, plugins, or tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end program management for integrating AI capabilities into the XR developer ecosystem, including defining scope, setting objectives, and driving execution across multiple platforms (Android and iOS).
Develop and manage the roadmap for AI-powered developer tools and features, in close collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, UX, and Developer Relations teams, considering the needs of native, and game engine developers.
Establish and optimize processes for collaboration, development, and release of AI features for XR developers on all supported platforms.
Facilitate technical discussions, tough trade-offs, and decision-making in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Manage relationships and collaborations with key internal and external partners, including OEMs, and top developers.
Ensure AI tooling and SDKs are designed with a multi-platform approach, addressing the needs of developers on various operating systems and development environments.