Software Developer, Android, XR System UI – Google – Waterloo, ON

Google’s XR team in Waterloo, Ontario is building the next frontier of human-computer interaction — and they’re looking for a Software Developer, Android, XR System UI to help shape it. This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and extended reality, contributing to technology that will redefine how people experience the world around them.

In this role, you’ll be crafting the system UI components and platform foundations that power Android-based smart glasses and headsets. From designing intuitive home screens to integrating cutting-edge AI agent interfaces, your work will directly influence the user experience of tomorrow’s wearable devices. It’s hands-on, high-impact engineering at the leading edge of what’s technically possible.

About the Role: Software Developer, Android, XR System UI

As part of Google’s XR team, you’ll take ownership of building groundbreaking, user-centric experiences from concept all the way through to deployment. This includes architecting the home screen, pioneering AI agent interfaces, and developing the shared system services that tie the entire glasses platform together. Your contributions will be foundational — quite literally the layer between the user and the hardware.

Collaboration is central to this position. You’ll work closely with UX designers, product managers, machine learning perception specialists, and program management stakeholders to translate real user needs into elegant, functional prototypes. Whether you’re conducting user testing or planning feature roadmaps, you’ll be expected to bring both technical depth and a user-first mindset to everything you do.

Benefits and Salary

Google offers a competitive compensation package for this position. The salary range in Canada is $126,000 – $129,000 CAD, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Google is well known for its employee perks and resources — visit Google’s official careers page to learn more about what’s included.

Responsibilities

This role sits at the heart of Google’s XR platform development, where your day-to-day work shapes how users will interact with smart glasses and augmented reality headsets. Every task you undertake — from writing platform services to conducting user testing — contributes to a product that could change how millions of people experience their environment. Here’s what you’ll be taking on:

• Design and build user-centric experiences and foundational platform components, including an intuitive home screen and innovative AI agent interfaces for the Android glasses platform.
• Implement robust shared system UI services to enable seamless functionality across future glasses hardware.
• Drive innovation in areas such as dynamic widgets, deep AI agent integration, and sophisticated notification management systems.
• Pioneer novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality, collaborating with machine learning perception specialists.
• Partner with UX and product management teams to translate user needs into prototypes and conduct user testing.
• Plan and prioritize feature roadmaps in collaboration with program management, product management, and UX stakeholders to deliver high-impact initiatives.

Requirements / Skills

Google is seeking a developer who brings both technical rigour and creative curiosity to their work. Given the early-stage nature of XR technology, the ideal candidate is someone who can think in systems, adapt quickly, and is genuinely excited about building for a computing context unlike anything that’s come before. Here’s what they’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with graphical user interface development.
• Android development experience in Kotlin or Java is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with AI-based workflows and the ability to apply systems thinking to your development process.
• Interest in wearables and emerging technologies, with the ability to adapt solutions to limited computing contexts like smart glasses.
• English proficiency is required for this role, as Google operates globally and relies on clear international collaboration.

How to Apply

To apply for this Software Developer, Android, XR System UI position at Google in Waterloo, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is current and tailored to highlight your experience with Android development, system UI, and any relevant AI or XR work before submitting.

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