Senior Principal On-Device and Voice LLM Architecture Software Engineer, XR
GoogleSenior Principal On-Device and Voice LLM Architecture Software Engineer, XR
GoogleLocation
San Jose, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/19/2026
Compensation
$307,000 - $427,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Principal On-Device and Voice LLM Architecture Software Engineer role at Google focuses on redefining user interaction with spatial computing through intelligence and voice. As part of the Android XR team, the engineer will lead the architectural vision for on-device Large Language Models and voice-first interfaces. This position involves bridging silicon capabilities with high-level AI services to enhance next-generation wearables and XR devices. The role requires collaboration across various teams to drive strategic technical decisions that impact millions of users.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15 years of software development experience, focusing on system architecture, machine learning, or mobile platforms.
- Experience leading large-scale technical projects from conception to launch, managing multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience architecting systems for mobile or embedded devices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end technical architecture for on-device LLM integration and voice processing pipelines within the Android XR ecosystem.
- Drive hardware-software co-design efforts to optimize model performance for constrained Edge-AI environments, focusing on latency, power, and memory efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Silicon, Android OS, and Google Research teams to define the long-term roadmap for spatial intelligence.
- Mentor senior technical leads and staff engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovative problem-solving across the organization.
- Influence the broader industry by representing Google in technical standards and partnerships related to on-device AI and XR.
Benefits
- Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Google Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
908
FY2026
Approval rate
98.4%
FY2026
LCA certified
4,273
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-14%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-51%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
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