The Senior Staff Software Engineer, Audio Systems, XR role at Google focuses on leading the audio system engineering for smart glasses and XR wearable devices. The position requires deep expertise in acoustics and audio system design, as well as the ability to manage complex projects across multiple teams. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring high audio quality in both capture and playback modes. This role is critical in bridging physical acoustics with embedded software and machine learning technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of industry experience in audio systems engineering, acoustics, or digital signal processing for consumer electronics.

• Partner with hardware teams to select and optimize audio components and configurations.
• Lead the tuning engineering team to define key performance indicators and optimize audio signal processing.
• Take accountability for overall audio quality across all XR glasses form factors.
• Establish standardized quality metrics and audio tuning practices.
• Own and drive the long-term technical roadmap and strategy for XR audio systems.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.