> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2609652-android-xr-application-compatibility-ai-technical-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2609652-android-xr-application-compatibility-ai-technical-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Android XR Application Compatibility AI Technical Lead - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $174,000.0 - $252,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Objective-C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Kotlin, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/403D0F5545974C51931D4B35797B3D54/job/ ## About the Role Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent experience. * 5 years of software development experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: GO, Java, Python, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, Kotlin., * Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of algorithms and their level of complexity. * Excellent software and systems troubleshooting and debugging skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ## Description * Help design/scale/deliver/lead an automated application evaluation framework including: intelligent application crawlers using computer vision and LLMs, AI vision models to detect spatial layout issues, rendering distortions, overlapping UI elements, and input collision issues specific to the XR environment, and Automated regression detectors that verify if new OS-level compatibility overrides resolve app issues without introducing regressions. * Participate in the architectural design and implementation of a unified automated application runner for Android XR AppCompat. * Build scalable application execution frameworks that run on physical devices, emulators, and cloud-hosted environments. * Partner with Android and Android XR platform team to develop new capabilities to improve the application experiences in XR. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Focoos AI: Building the Future of Computer Vision](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1659-focoos-ai-building-the-future-of-computer-vision) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [6 Reasons to Use Java For Your Next AI Project](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/111-6-reasons-to-use-java-for-your-next-ai-project) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [AI & A11Y, Meta's privacy and the future of SEO](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/599-ai-a11y-meta-s-privacy-and-the-future-of-seo)