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Google

Product Design Developer, XR

San Jose, CA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 2 years of experience in consumer product design. Preferred ...

TriOptus LLC

Java Developer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$61.75 - $80/hr

174728Java Developer ID 174728 Job Title Java Developer Category IT | Software Design/Developer Client CompanyMorgan Stanley Services Group Inc. Status Client Ref Number MOR2JP00017531 Overview Edit ...

Deegit Inc

Web Methods Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

... be able to work independently to design, developer and deploy a WebMethods integration solution between SFDC and SAP Qualifications Additional Information All your information will be kept ...

Ashby

Design Engineer - Americas

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$126K - $250K/yr

Design Engineer at Ashby isn't just a Frontend Engineer with new branding, nor is it a Designer ... Great developer tooling. Our CI/CD takes ~10m, and we deploy at least 15x a day. A debugger that ...

Innogrit

Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Drive OVM/UVM design verification and support FPGA engineers for early prototyping. * Execute RTL-to-GDS development flow, including synthesis, schematics design, and supervising custom layout.

Infotech Sourcing

Design Engineer V

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Core Engineering - Design Engineer V Duration:6 months with possible extension Location: US - CA - Sunnyvale Hybrid Role: ASIC Power Engineer DUTIES ASIC Power Engineer to perform power analysis and ...

Infotech Sourcing

Design Engineer V

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

Core Engineering - Design Engineer V Duration:6 months with possible extension Location: US - CA - Sunnyvale Hybrid Role: ASIC Power Engineer DUTIES ASIC Power Engineer to perform power analysis and ...

OSI Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Mechanical Design Engineer We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a small Industrial Manufacturing team based in Santa Clara, CA. This is a project-based role and expected ...

INA Solution Inc

Mechanical Design engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Milpitas, CA (100% Onsite) Duration: Long-Term Contract Seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to support product/platform development ...

Nvidia Corporation

CAD Tools Developer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience * System design and hierarchical sub-design * Familiarity with automation within common operating systems (Windows/Linux) * Experienced with ...

GitHub, Inc.

Staff Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Shaping: Defining great products and developer experiences with a point of view, where good ... Design Quality: Bridge the gap and collaborate with product, design, and engineering to build high ...

GitHub, Inc.

Design Engineer, III

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Shaping: Defining great products and developer experiences with a point of view, where good ... Design Quality: Bridge the gap and collaborate with product, design, and engineering to build high ...

GitHub, Inc.

Senior Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Shaping: Defining great products and developer experiences with a point of view, where good ... Design Quality: Bridge the gap and collaborate with product, design, and engineering to build high ...

Nvidia

CAD Tools Developer

Santa Clara, CA

Cadence SKILL or other CAD-level programming experience * System design and hierarchical sub-design * Familiarity with automation within common operating systems (Windows/Linux) * Experienced with ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in Stanford, CA is $151,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,500.00 and $184,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Developer vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign DeveloperGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in design, computer science, or related fields; may have coding certificationsUsually has a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks on digital interfaces, websites, and applications, often collaborating with developersFocuses on visual content creation for print and digital media
Industry UsageCommon in tech, web development, and digital product companiesPrevalent in advertising, publishing, and branding agencies

Design Developers combine design skills with coding knowledge to create functional digital products, while Graphic Designers focus on visual aesthetics and branding. Both roles require creativity, but Design Developers are more involved in the technical implementation of designs for digital platforms.

What does a design developer do?

A design developer combines design skills with development expertise to create functional and visually appealing digital products, such as websites and applications. They often work with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement designs and ensure usability. Strong collaboration with designers and developers is essential in this role.
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Product Design Developer, XR

Google

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Google rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 102 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 242 rated software companies

Job description

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X This posting is for a new vacancy.
Google utilizes AI tools to assist in assessing candidates in our hiring processes.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in consumer product design.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting process validation studies and proof-of-concept display system builds, and working closely with external partners to support technology deployment and product development using computer-aided design tools (e.g., NX, Creo, or Solidworks).
  • Experience shipping multiple consumer products and with manufacturing methods used in consumer products.
  • Experience collaborating with suppliers on part manufacturing and final assembly, including onsite factory support. Experience with electro-mechanical components (audio, display, antenna, etc.), waterproofing, thermals, grounding, or product development lead tolerance analysis, gauge R&R activities supporting product scalability.

About the job
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.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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $181000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Canada: $122000 - $126000 (CAD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Design complex subsystems or multiple individual parts from concept to production, including fixtures to enable automation of high precision assembly processes. Collaborate with suppliers of subsystems and/or individual parts throughout the design and manufacturing process.
  • Drive end-to-end discussions on system assembly process down-selection, prototyping, equipment and tooling needs for high precision assembly meeting mechanical, optical and reliability requirements. Identify the root cause of design, manufacturing, or reliability issues and develop corrective actions.
  • Travel to developing builds to oversee mechanical validation, design, and assembly (10-20%). Balance design considerations such as functionality, sustainability, reliability, human factors, manufacturability, and aesthetics.
  • Collaborate with Joint Development Manufacturing
    (JDM) teams supporting part design.
  • Design for technical depth and innovative ideas. Solve issues associated with the product development path using creativity and smart designs.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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