Test Developing Manager II, XR – Google – Waterloo, ON

Google’s Devices & Services team is on a mission to combine the best of AI, software, and hardware — and they’re looking for a Test Developing Manager II, XR to lead the charge on quality for next-generation Extended Reality (XR) headset and glasses products. With the option to be based in Waterloo, Ontario (or San Jose, CA / Kirkland, WA), this is a rare opportunity to shape the testing culture behind some of the most innovative consumer technology being built today.

This isn’t your typical QA management role. At Google, test engineers write scripts, build automation tools, and architect testing frameworks — they don’t click through manual test cases. As a manager leading the XR Test Developing team, you’ll define strategy, grow a talented team of test developers, and partner across hardware, software, and product functions to bring cutting-edge XR products to market on time and at the highest quality bar.

About the Role: Test Developing Manager II, XR

Leading the XR Test Developing team means owning quality end-to-end for V0 Headset and Glasses products. You’ll set the vision for test strategy and automation, guide the development of robust test frameworks, and drive cross-functional collaboration with product managers, software engineers, and hardware developers. Your fingerprints will be on every product review, test plan, and infrastructure improvement initiative your team tackles.

This role calls for someone who thrives in a fluid, fast-moving environment and is genuinely excited about leveraging AI-powered tools to transform testing processes. You’ll be expected to mentor and grow your team while also engaging with executive-level stakeholders — balancing technical depth with strategic leadership at every turn.

Benefits and Salary

Google offers a highly competitive compensation package for this role. The Canada base salary range is CAD $198,000–$203,000 plus bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. For US-based applicants, the base salary range is $207,000–$307,000 plus bonus and equity. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match (for US employees), generous paid time off including 20 vacation days per year, 28–30 weeks of maternity leave, 18 weeks of baby bonding leave, and 13 paid holidays annually. Google’s benefits are available to all eligible employees and are among the most comprehensive in the industry.

Responsibilities

As the leader of the XR Test Developing team, you’ll be setting the quality direction for some of Google’s most ambitious hardware products. Every day involves a mix of strategic planning, hands-on technical leadership, and people management — driving both the tools your team builds and the culture they build it in.

• Drive strategy for automation tools and scripts that improve product quality and overall developing health across XR products
• Deliver test plans grounded in product excellence strategies and lead test plan reviews with developers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Guide the test framework, test preconditions, and control/reporting functions so that developers across the org can effectively test their own code
• Own and manage initiatives to improve existing test infrastructure or create new infrastructure that increases efficiency in test case development, scheduling, and deployment
• Lead product design reviews alongside product managers, software and hardware developers, and other stakeholders to ensure testability and quality are built in from the start
• Mentor and grow a team of talented test developers in a dynamic, matrixed environment
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to continuously transform and modernize testing processes across the XR product line

Requirements / Skills

Google is looking for a technically strong leader who can operate at the intersection of engineering rigour and executive collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in test development and automation and has a track record of leading teams through complex, cross-functional projects in large-scale organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience (required); Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in coding, developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging
• 5 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization (preferred)
• 4 years of technical leadership experience leading test, release, or related projects (preferred)
• 3 years of experience working with executive-level leaders (preferred)
• 2 years of people leadership or management experience (preferred)
• English proficiency is required, as Google operates as a global organization requiring efficient cross-regional collaboration

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead world-class XR testing at one of the most innovative technology companies on the planet, don’t wait — apply directly through Google’s official careers portal. During the application process, you’ll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred work location between Waterloo, ON, San Jose, CA, and Kirkland, WA.

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