Technical Program Manager, XR Immersive Experiences

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.

We are seeking a skilled Technical Program Manager to drive the execution and delivery of next-generation immersive experiences for multiple 0 to 1 wearable hardware platforms. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of bringing hardware and software direction to life with a high bar for engineering excellence and user satisfaction, working closely with key Cross-Functional (XFN) partners to translate complex platform concepts into shippable reality.

As a Technical Program Manager, you aren't just tracking tasks, you are navigating a highly ambiguous environment of a nascent hardware/software ecosystem. You will be responsible for synchronizing complex workstreams across multiple teams and product areas, identifying technical bottlenecks before they become blockers, and ensuring that our immersive experiences are optimized for performance and intuitive user interactions across different hardware goals. You will act as the glue that holds the technical roadmap together, ensuring that engineering efforts are aligned with the overarching strategic goals of the organization. You will also get to intersect with our external manufacturing partners to build well-rounded products together!

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 $192,000-$278,000 + 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

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex XR applications and features, from initial technical scoping and resource planning to and consumer launch.
• Partner with engineering leads, product and UX stakeholders to define technical requirements, manage internal and external dependencies, and resolve conflicting priorities.
• See around corners to identify technical risks in the XR stack and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Establish and refine lightweight, agile-based workflows that allow the team to iterate quickly while maintaining external timelines and commitments.
• Provide clear, data-driven updates to leadership on program health, milestones, and strategic pivots within the XR Apps portfolio programs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• Experience in Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR)/XR space.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for consumer-facing applications at the software/hardware product intersection.
• Demonstrated track record of working effectively with executive engineering, product and UX leads to balance tight timelines with technical excellence management.
• Proficiency in using data, building dashboards, writing simple scripts to drive engineering decisions and performance optimizations for fast-paced environments.
• Ability to navigate extreme ambiguity in 0 to 1 product environments where standard industry playbooks may not yet exist, and opportunity to define them.