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Software Engineer III, Android XR Developer

Google

Location

San Jose, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/21/2026

Compensation

$147,000 - $210,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
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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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