Manager Virtual Reality Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

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X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program management.
• Experience managing programs for emerging technologies in one of the following: AI/ML, Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), silicon or chip development.
• Experience with the end-to-end software development life cycle (e.g., build, test, and release).

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Experience in programs involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), or on-device AI.
• Experience with mobile platform development (e.g., Android or iOS) or game development (e.g., Unity, Unreal, etc.).
• Understanding of the XR (AR/VR/Mixed Reality (MR)) technology stack and developer ecosystems.

About the job
A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you'll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You'll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
Our team is on a mission to empower developers worldwide to build the next generation of intelligent, and delightful experiences on the XR ecosystem, spanning both headsets and glasses. As a key pillar in the collaboration between the Android, XR, and DeepMind organizations, we provide the essential tools, frameworks, and support that will define how users interact with the new XR form factors. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Technical Program Manager (TPgM) to lead and drive programs at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and XR. Your primary focus will be to define and execute the strategy for integrating advanced AI capabilities, including large language models like Gemini, into the XR developer workflow, tools, APIs, and SDKs. You will play a critical role in empowering developers to build the next generation of intelligent XR experiences. This role involves navigating a highly technical and complex landscape, collaborating across multiple Product Areas (PAs), including DeepMind, Android and working with external partners.
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: $163000 - $237000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end program management for integrating AI capabilities into the XR developer ecosystem, including defining scope, setting objectives, and driving execution across multiple platforms (Android and iOS).
• Develop and manage the roadmap for AI-powered developer tools and features, in close collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, UX, and Developer Relations teams, considering the needs of native, and game engine developers.
• Drive complex, cross-functional and cross-product area initiatives, managing dependencies with core AI platform teams (e.g., Gemini, DeepMind Tooling), Android, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and optimize processes for collaboration, development, and release of AI features for XR developers on all supported platforms.
• Ensure AI tooling and SDKs are designed with a multi-platform approach, addressing the needs of developers on various operating systems and development environments.

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