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AR/XR Display Hardware Applications Developer


Company : Google Inc.


Location : Alton,


Created : 2026-03-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

AR/XR Display Hardware Applications Developer corporate_fare Google place Waterloo, ON, Canada Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a specialized field or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience with the full hardware design cycle, including schematic capture, component selection, board bring-up, and debugging. 4 years of experience programming with Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis. 4 years of experience working in hardware board design, validation, or applications engineering. 4 years of experience with high-speed Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) principles. Experience using simulation tools or analysis techniques to de-risk Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) and mixed-signal designs. Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with light measurement devices (spectrometers, colorimeters, industrial cameras) and the ability to correlate electrical performance with optical outputs (brightness, color, uniformity). Familiarity with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads) for characterization and rootcause analysis. Ability to work effectively in a crossfunctional environment and communicate technical concepts to both internal R&D teams and external partners. Ability to process and visualize experimental data to support engineering decisions. Willingness to travel internationally (Taipei, partner sites) to support integration milestones. About the job Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google''s directtoconsumer products. You''ll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. As a part of the Display Applications Developing team, you will serve as the critical bridge between Research and Development (R&D) and commercial reality. You will function as a ''team multiplier,'' operating globally to secure highstakes design and manufacturing ramps for Tier1 consumer electronics leaders. Your mission is to lower the barrier to entry for technology, transforming nextgen display silicon into scalable, marketready solutions. You will build development platforms, from advanced hardware drivers to automated internal software tools, solve critical integration issues in display image quality, power, and thermal management. You will go beyond traditional support and design the ecosystem that makes display innovations easier to integrate, faster to adopt, and impossible to ignore. As a Display Applications Developer, you will design the reference hardware and software ecosystems that drive the adoption of our advanced display silicon. You will own the complete hardware development lifecycle for display development platformsfrom defining functional requirements and schematic design to board bringup and comprehensive signal/power integrity analysis. You will act as a team multiplier for the global developing team, by bridging the gap between silicon R&D and commercial integration. You will ensure our display technology is not only highperforming but also scalable and easy to implement for our partners. Google''s Raxium display group has established a revolutionary semiconductor materials display technology that enables new functionality in display products, bringing to users a closer and more natural linkage between the digital and physical realms in applications such as augmented reality (AR) and lightfield display. With startup roots and a stateoftheart compound semiconductor fab in Silicon Valley, Raxium is seeking to build upon its engineering team with an aim to disrupt nextgeneration display markets. The Canada base salary range for this fulltime position is CAD 166,000170,000 + 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 jobrelated skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Own the hardware development lifecycle, from defining functional requirements and schematic design through board bringup and validation, while performing signal and power integrity analysis to derisk designs. Lead electrical and thermal characterization of display systems to ensure image quality, investigating power delivery issues (e.g., correlating wirebond defects or OPR artifacts to visual performance). Design and build internal development tools using Python to automate workflows, focusing on usercentric solutions that increase efficiency for the wider developing team. Utilize light measurement devices alongside standard electronic measurement tools to correlate electrical performance with optical output. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parentstobe, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google''s EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr