UX Engineer, Data Collection, Extended Reality, AI Job at Google in San Francisc

Overview UX Engineer, Data Collection, Extended Reality, AI – role at Google. This role may also be located in the Playa Vista, CA campus. The opportunity allows you to share your preferred working location: San Jose, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience with front-end development, including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Experience in application development in at least one platform/area (e.g., web, iOS, Android, CompDes, XR). Experience with server-side development using Node.js and API. Responsibilities Be responsible for interfacing with both public and experimental hardware APIs and Remote Procedure Calls (gRPC) services to ensure seamless device communication. Work directly with hardware, from consumer-available devices to custom-built prototypes. Collaborate with our hardware team to create intuitive software solutions. Work as a UX Engineer, build user-friendly interfaces and shape the user experience of our exceptional software. Collaborate with other engineers on final implementation and polish. Qualifications 4 years of experience with front-end development, including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Experience in application development in at least one platform/area (e.g., web, iOS, Android, CompDes, XR). Experience with server-side development using Node.js and API. Preferred qualifications Experience interfacing with hardware devices (e.g., cameras) through software. Experience with android devices, and augmented reality/virtual reality/extended reality. Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQLite, PostgreSQL, or Spanner) and Unity C#. Experience integrating with smart home devices. Knowledge of Vue.js or similar frameworks like React or Angular. Understanding of API integration. About The Job At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google’s UX Engineers are versatile and passionate about taking on new problems to drive progress and goal for design teams. They’re comfortable wearing many hats and get excited about working across discipline lines to develop products and prototypes that bring new ideas to life. Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers. The UX team gathers insights about attitudes, emotions, and behaviors to inspire and inform design. We collaborate with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google’s businesses. As a UX Engineer, you\'ll work as part of a UX team in a challenging, fast-paced environment. You\'ll demonstrate creativity, analytical skills, and knowledge of user-facing technologies to create prototypes that identify the best product experiences, launch innovative features, build tools that accelerate UX teams, bridge design and engineering discussions, and enable efficient, high-quality execution. Our mission is to develop foundational models and core technology that power the future of machine learning, accelerate product development, and unlock next-generation user experiences. In this role, you will contribute to our Data Generation pillar, removing the dependency on real-world data by creating digital versions of reality. The Google XR team is at the forefront of the convergence of AI and XR, aiming to reimagine how we interact with the world with lightweight XR devices and AI-powered experiences. Salary: The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$185,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by location and factors including skills, experience, and education. Details shared by the recruiter for your preferred location during hiring. Note: Compensation listings reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. EEO and Accommodation Google is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, per legal requirements. If you need accommodation, please complete the Accommodations for Applicants form. Legal and Compliance In addition to recruitment content, this posting includes standard legal and compliance information, including Fair Chance statements applicable in certain jurisdictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr