Head of Silicon Systems and Architecture, XR

Google · San Jose, CA, USA

The XR team at Google is building the future of immersive and augmented computing. We are a fast moving team with engineers, designers, and research scientists tasked to build the next generation technology to shape people’s way of living in new imaginative ways. Through the development of Galaxy XR, Smart Glasses prototypes, and ARCore we are enabling augmented reality experiences around the world. But we aren’t stopping there. We are working on really cool, cutting edge technologies enabling the next generation of immersive and augmented experiences, through collaborations with teams across Google and our third-party partners.

As the Head of Silicon Systems and Architecture, you will serve as the primary architect and multiplier for our strategic silicon partnerships. You will define the hardware foundations through silicon for the next generation of headsets and glasses, ensuring that future chipsets are vertically integrated with Google’s perception and software stacks to deliver user experiences.

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 $237,000-$329,000 + 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.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in silicon engineering, system integration, hardware design and silicon definition or architecture.
5 years of experience in technical leadership with direct reports.
Experience successfully shipping consumer electronics products to mass production.
Experience driving consensus across matrixed engineering teams (Core Tech, Platform SW, HW, NTI) and collaborating with external silicon providers in development of novel hardware/software architectures.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience in XR (AR/VR), mobile, or wearables ecosystems.
Ability to navigate ambiguity.
Background in silicon architecture and GenAI.

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