iOS SDK Technical Lead, Android XR – Google – Waterloo, ON

At the forefront of mobile computing and extended reality, Google is hiring an iOS SDK Technical Lead for Android XR based in Waterloo, ON (with an alternate location option in San Jose, CA). This is a senior-level engineering leadership role within the Android XR platform team, where you’ll shape the technical direction of iOS SDK development for one of the most ambitious cross-platform initiatives at Google.

This role sits at the intersection of iOS native development, extended reality (XR), and cross-platform SDK architecture. You’ll be making foundational decisions that affect how external developers build on Android XR through iOS — covering everything from API design and UI toolkits to connectivity, sensor data streaming, and Gemini-connected experiences.

About the Role: iOS SDK Technical Lead, Android XR

As the iOS SDK Technical Lead, you’ll own the full technical strategy for the Android XR iOS SDK — from defining the architectural vision to driving hands-on development, testing, and deployment of robust iOS SDK frameworks and companion app integrations. You’ll leverage iOS native libraries and languages including Swift, Objective-C, and C++ to solve complex engineering challenges around connectivity, background processing, power optimization, and secure data synchronization between iOS devices and XR hardware.

Beyond writing and reviewing code, this position requires strong cross-functional partnership — you’ll collaborate closely with Product Management, Developer Relations, Partner Engineering, and Android XR platform teams to align roadmaps and deliver a cohesive developer experience. You’ll also set the bar for code quality, API documentation standards, and design review processes across the team.

Benefits and Salary

Google offers a competitive compensation package for this role. In Canada, the salary range is $216,000 – $221,000 CAD, plus a 20% bonus target, equity (GSU grants through Alphabet Inc.), and a comprehensive benefits package. Google’s benefits are widely regarded as among the best in the industry — visit Google’s careers page to learn more about what’s included.

Responsibilities

In this leadership role, you’ll be accountable for both the big-picture technical strategy and the day-to-day engineering execution of the Android XR iOS SDK. From architectural decisions to code reviews, your work will directly shape how the global developer community builds XR experiences on iOS.

• Define the technical goal, architectural strategy, and API design for the Android XR iOS SDK, ensuring long-term scalability, backward compatibility, and developer ergonomics
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust iOS SDK frameworks and companion app integrations using iOS native libraries and languages (Swift, Objective-C, C++)
• Build UI Toolkit components optimized for XR experiences driven through iOS applications or Gemini-connected experiences
• Solve complex technical challenges involving connectivity, communication, background processing, sensor data streaming, power/battery optimization, and secure data synchronization between iOS and XR devices
• Partner with cross-functional leads across Product Management, Developer Relations, Partner Engineering, and Android XR platform teams to align roadmaps and deliver a cohesive cross-platform developer experience
• Set standards for code quality, API documentation, testing strategies, and design reviews across the team

Requirements / Skills

Google is looking for a technically deep, leadership-oriented software developer who brings both hands-on iOS expertise and the strategic mindset to guide a high-impact SDK program. The ideal candidate is someone who communicates clearly, thinks at a systems level, and thrives in technically ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of software development experience in Swift, Objective-C, or C++
• 5+ years of experience testing, maintaining, and launching software products
• 5+ years of iOS development experience with applications, SDKs, or frameworks
• 3+ years of experience in software design and architecture (preferred)
• Algorithms knowledge and understanding of computational complexity (preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills for complex systems and distributed software (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration (preferred)

How to Apply

To apply, use the official Google Careers link below. Make sure your resume is current and highlights your iOS SDK development experience before submitting.

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