Location
San Jose, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/21/2026
Compensation
$147,000 - $210,000 per year
Job description
The Software Engineer III, Android XR Developer role at Google focuses on developing tools and frameworks for creating rich XR applications. The team aims to enhance the developer experience for Android XR developers by enabling seamless integration with Gemini technologies. This position requires a blend of software engineering skills and a passion for advancing XR technology. The ideal candidate will work on critical projects that influence how users interact with information and technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience programming in Java, Kotlin, or C++.
- 2 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products.
- 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 2 years of experience with Android application development.
Responsibilities
- Create vertical model context protocol tools for agentic experiences on XR devices.
- Improve and customize existing MCP integrations for XR device form factors.
- Create new frameworks to assist XR developers in navigating user journeys.
- Collaborate closely with the Gemini and Android teams to develop new capabilities.
- Work with Android XR AI researchers to integrate new AI capabilities for developers.
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
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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