System Architect, Wireless Connectivity, Android XR Ecosystem

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Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The Android Extended Reality (XR) Ecosystem team is the engine responsible for accelerating the mass adoption of spatial computing. To win, software and silicon must evolve as one. We are looking for a Wireless Connectivity System Architect to define the AndroidXR wireless strategy and develop wireless solutions that unlock AndroidXR compute offload to companion host devices.

As a System Architect for the Android XR Ecosystem, you will work closely with Hardware (HW), Software (SW), Computer Vision, and Pixel teams to perform tradeoff analysis on Critical User Journeys (CUJs). You will evaluate device and companion host power, latency, reliability, KPIs, and cost. Additionally, you will partner with the wireless ecosystem on XR-specific technologies, representing Google within the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

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 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 $174,000-$258,000 + 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

Define the multi-generational wireless connectivity strategy (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, 60GHz) for Android XR. Architect topologies that enable seamless low-latency offloading of rendering and perception tasks from XR glasses to companion devices. Partner with Hardware teams to define validation strategy for wireless performance, reliability, power. Partner with silicon vendor, Android XR Software, to optimize the full data path.
Lead system-level tradeoff analysis for Critical User Journeys. Balance conflicting constraints to define the optimal wireless hardware configuration.
Work with Google representatives to provide feedback on XR-specific requirements into wireless standards.
Collaborate with perception teams to architect pipelines capable of offload with deterministic latency even in congested Radio Frequency (RF) environments.
Work with chipset vendors to align their connectivity roadmaps with Android XR requirements.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience in wireless system architecture (e.g., Wi-Fi/BT) and WiFi/BT chipset.
Experience in wireless system performance testing and projection.
Experience with split-rendering architectures or low-latency streaming (e.g., Cloud Gaming, Miracast, VR Streaming).
Experience with wireless protocols (802.11ax/be, Bluetooth) and their impact on system power and latency.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
Experience in consumer electronics, specifically Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, or mobile phones.
Experience working with industry standards or consortium representatives.
Familiarity with Android software stack and connectivity frameworks.