Technical Program Manager III, Software Engineering, Augmented Reality

Google•San Jose, CA

21h•$163,000 - $237,000

About The Position

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. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Program Manager (TPgM) to lead and drive programs at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and XR. 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. 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 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. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google [https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in program management.
Experience managing programs for emerging technologies in one of the following: AI/ML, Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), silicon or chip development.
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 mobile platform development (e.g., Android or iOS) or game development (e.g., Unity, Unreal, etc.).
Understanding of the XR (AR/VR/Mixed Reality (MR)) technology stack and developer ecosystems.

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.
Drive complex, cross-functional and cross-product area initiatives, managing dependencies with core AI platform teams (e.g., Gemini, DeepMind Tooling), Android, and other stakeholders.
Establish and optimize processes for collaboration, development, and release of AI features for XR developers on all supported platforms.
Ensure AI tooling and SDKs are designed with a multi-platform approach, addressing the needs of developers on various operating systems and development environments.