Lab Manager, Augmented Reality
Full-time
On-site, Mountain View, CA
$142k–$211k
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Be part of a diverse 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 XR Developer Experience and Productivity Infrastructure team is developing infrastructure, tools, and processes to build, test, and release Android XR platforms and products. We support developers, partners, and stakeholders to deliver on a regular cadence with maximum velocity and trust.
The Google Augmented Reality team is focused on making immersive computing accessible to billions of people through mobile devices, with a scope that continues to grow and evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP), or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience working in a hardware technical environment, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
- 4 years of tech lab program management.
- 3 years of experience working with Linux-based operating systems and devices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
- Experience with device flashing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Network Administration.
- Experience with AR/VR.
Responsibilities
- Manage the lab by defining and implementing a long-term strategy to deliver lab infrastructure and processes for internal and external release workflows.
- Oversee device pools and lab technicians to ensure devices are updated, configured, and available for engineering client teams.
- Provide technical support by assisting with software installations, hardware troubleshooting, and device repairs.
- Maintain documentation by keeping accurate records of lab activities, device information, and procedures.
- Manage stakeholder relationships by collecting requirements, updating the lab roadmap, and upgrading the lab as the scope changes and scale increases. Provide lab effectiveness metrics to stakeholders and client teams.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$211,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation details reflect base salary only and do not include additional benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.