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Senior Interaction Designer, XR Platform

Google

San Jose, CA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Android, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consumer Electronics, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Design Services, Ecosystems, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Human-Computer Interaction, Leadership, Legal, Mock Up, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Product Design, Product Engineering, Prototyping, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Virtual Reality, Wireframes
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of interaction design experience in product design or UX design.
  • Experience working with Android.
  • Experience working with privacy design patterns and consumer electronics.
  • Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience working in a complex, cross-functional organization.
  • 2 years of experience leading design projects.
  • Experience in iterative design and delivery methodologies within the XR (Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR)/Mixed Reality (MR)) space or Android.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
  • Excellent conceptual and strategic thinker with the ability to grow in a rapid-paced, 0-1 environment.

About the job

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Drive XR platform UX capabilities for camera and microphone systems to scale across the device ecosystem, ensuring privacy-first interactions that are intuitive and scalable for users, developers, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners.
  • Lead the discovery and ideation for XR-specific privacy indicators and permission models. Create consistent design patterns that adapt to evolving sensor technology, user and bystander expectations.
  • Act as a strategic partner to align Product, Engineering, and Privacy/Legal teams on cohesive design strategies. Synthesize complex technical constraints (e.g., sensor limitations, low-latency requirements) into clear, actionable design direction.
  • Operate as a thought partner to executive leaders, bringing resolution to complex challenges regarding data transparency and hardware-software compatibility. Use data-informed decisions and deep user empathy to influence long-term product excellence.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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