Software Engineer III, iOS, Augmented Reality Maps
Company: Google
Location: Campbell
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
practical experience. 2 years of experience with software
development in Objective-C or Swift programming languages. 2 years
of experience with iOS application development. Preferred
qualifications: Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a
related technical field. 2 years of experience with data structures
or algorithms in either an academic or industry setting. Experience
working with two or more from the following: iOS app development,
SwiftUI/UIKit, Google Maps. Experience with computer vision and
Augmented Reality (AR). Experience with geometric models and 3D
coordinate systems. Expertise in performance profiling and
optimization on mobile devices. About the job Googles software
engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how
billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information
and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive
scale, and extend well beyond web search. Were looking for
engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including
information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system
design, networking and data storage, security, artificial
intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile;
the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer,
you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with
opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our
fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be
versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take
on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push
technology forward. In the Augmented Reality (AR) Maps team, you
will build the user-facing experiences that give our users
intuitive ways to explore and navigate the world on the build a
first-party Extended Reality (XR) camera app a brand new frontier
for Google. For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our
world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and
now, AI. Googles XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap
– the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices
– its about reimagining how we interact with the world around us.
Were building a future where lightweight XR devices 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 $141,000-$202,000 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 Architect and
implement high-performance XR navigation components using
Swift/Objective-C. Integrate and optimize motion tracking and
localization algorithms to enable spatially aware user experiences.
Collaborate closely with UX and product management to rapidly
prototype, test, and iterate on features, ensuring maximum user
value and defining the future roadmap for Maps in XR. Maintain high
standards for performance, stability, and code maintainability
across the full development lifecycle. Integrate Gemini Live to
develop novel, real-time, AI-powered navigation and contextual
guidance experiences.
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