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Rapid Prototyping Software Engineer, Pixel

Google
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San Francisco, CA$207k - $300kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Staff Software Engineer role on the Pixel Rapid Prototyping team focused on driving exploration of next-generation user experiences through end-to-end prototypes that bridge software, hardware, and UX.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop end-to-end proof-of-concept Pixel experiences, covering Android applications, system services, and framework modifications.
  • Establish technical strategy and best practices for the team to maximize iteration speed, defining clear engineering boundaries for eventual productionization.
  • Partner with UX Research, Product Management, and Hardware Engineering to translate ambiguous product concepts into prototypes that prove the value of new products.
  • Analyze and integrate technologies, such as on-device AI/ML models, new sensors, and advanced hardware features, into prototypes.
  • Be prepared to discuss your knowledge and use of AI tools during the hiring process.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in software development.
  • 5 years of experience testing and launching software products.
  • 3 years of experience with software design and architecture.
  • 3 years of experience building prototypes and proof-of-concept models.

Skills

Required:Software developmentSoftware design and architecturePrototype / proof-of-concept development

Benefits

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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