Software Developer, iOS, Glasses System UI – Google – Waterloo, ON

Google’s XR team is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at the intersection of artificial intelligence and extended reality — and they’re looking for a Software Developer, iOS, Glasses System UI to help shape the next era of human-computer interaction. Based in Waterloo, ON (with the option for San Jose, CA), this mid-level role is an invitation to build the foundational experiences that will define how people interact with smart glasses and wearable AI platforms.

This isn’t a routine app development job. You’d be working on the cutting edge of augmented reality UI, designing home screens, AI agent interfaces, and novel interaction models for lightweight XR devices. If you’ve got a background in Swift or mobile development and a genuine interest in how AI can reshape everyday experiences, this role has your name on it.

About the Role: Software Developer, iOS, Glasses System UI

As part of Google’s XR team, you’ll be responsible for crafting groundbreaking, user-centric experiences from concept all the way through to deployment. That means designing and building intuitive home screen experiences and innovative AI agent interfaces that set the standard for the Android glasses platform. You’ll also develop robust, shared system UI services — everything from dynamic widgets and notification management to deep AI agent integration — that make glasses feel seamless and magical in everyday use.

Collaboration is central to this position. You’ll work closely with UX designers, product management, and machine learning perception specialists to translate real user needs into tangible prototypes and tested experiences. You’ll also play a part in roadmap planning and prioritization alongside program and product stakeholders, meaning your contributions will have lasting impact on the product direction.

Benefits and Salary

For Canadian-based candidates, the salary range is $150,000–$153,000 CAD, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and a full benefits package. Google is well known for its comprehensive benefits programme, which you can explore on their official careers site. Equity is granted by Alphabet Inc. on a discretionary basis per the terms of the applicable stock plan.

Responsibilities

Day to day, this role is about building the future of wearable computing — one thoughtful interaction at a time. You’ll be responsible for both the foundational platform components and the user-facing experiences that make Android glasses intuitive and powerful. These responsibilities span design, implementation, collaboration, and strategic planning.

• Create groundbreaking, user-centric experiences and foundational platform components from concept to deployment, including intuitive home screen designs and innovative AI agent interfaces
• Design and implement robust, shared system UI services to enable seamless functionality across future glasses hardware
• Drive innovation in dynamic widgets, deep AI agent integration, and sophisticated notification management
• Pioneer novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality, collaborating with machine learning perception specialists to deliver magical, intuitive user experiences
• Partner closely with UX and Product Management teams to translate user needs into tangible prototypes and conduct user testing
• Plan and prioritize roadmaps in collaboration with program management, product management, and UX stakeholders

Requirements / Skills

Google is looking for a developer who brings both technical depth and creative curiosity to their work. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the full stack of a novel platform and excited by the challenge of building for a computing context — wearables — that is still taking shape. Strong fundamentals in iOS/mobile development and an openness to emerging interaction paradigms are key.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience in user interactions, Applied AI and large language models, 3D interfaces, or performance analysis
• 2+ years of experience with Swift or other languages/frameworks used in mobile app development
• Interest and ability to adapt emerging technologies to limited computing contexts like wearables (preferred)
• Proficiency with AI-based workflows and the ability to take a systems thinking approach to development (preferred)

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Google Careers posting using the link below. Have your resume ready and ensure it reflects your most relevant experience in iOS development and AI-driven product work.

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