> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4084386-touch-architect-xr-hardware](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4084386-touch-architect-xr-hardware). 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).

---

# Touch Architect, XR Hardware

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $188,000 - $274,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Firmware, Hardware Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Signal Processing, Systems Integration, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3aa1a00ec1e5c330

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
 * 6 years of experience designing, integrating, and shipping capacitive touch and fingerprint sensor subsystems in consumer electronics.
 * 3 years of experience developing sensing/fingerprint sensors and technology.
 * Experience leading capacitive sensing and biometric modules through the full product lifecycle., * Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Physics, or a related field.
 * 7 years of industry experience in high-volume consumer hardware.
 * Experience operating at the intersection of Hardware Engineering and UX design.
 * Experience designing, leading, and analyzing user studies (e.g., psychophysical touch perception, ergonomic reachability, biometric FRR/FAR evaluations, real-world usability trials) to drive architectural and algorithmic decisions.
 * Experience defining custom automated test equipment (ATE).

## Description

As a Staff Touch and Fingerprint Sensor Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for capacitive touch and fingerprint biometric subsystems across our next-generation hardware portfolio. Sitting at the intersection of electrical engineering, signal processing, and human-computer interaction, you will bridge the gap between low-level capacitive physics and high-level user experience., * Own end-to-end architecture, specification, and execution of capacitive touch interfaces and fingerprint sensors across multiple product lines. Contribute to the multi-year sensing technology roadmap. Architect and oversee human-subject user studies and biometric trials to validate new touch interfaces, sensor placements, and firmware algorithms.

 * Act as primary technical bridge between Hardware and UX-co-developing interactive prototypes, defining touch and biometric UX metrics, and driving system trade-offs before architecture lock.
 * Lead complex cross-disciplinary debugging across Display, Mechanical, RF, Power, and Firmware teams to resolve noise coupling, mechanical stack-up tolerances, and algorithmic edge cases.
 * Drive IC and module suppliers on custom silicon/sensor development, factory calibration flows, compliance testing, and yield optimization through to mass production.
 * Establish internal best practices for touch/biometric benchmarking and user-experience validation. Mentor junior engineers on capacitive sensing fundamentals/human-centric hardware design.