XR Audio Face Tracking ML Software Engineer

Google seeks a Mid-level XR Audio Face Tracking ML Software Engineer in Zürich to develop AI-driven facial motion tracking for lightweight XR devices.

This position sits within Google’s XR team, where the focus is on merging artificial intelligence with extended reality to transform how users interact with lightweight hardware such as smart glasses and headsets. The engineer will tackle critical projects with the flexibility to move between different teams and initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research and create algorithms for tracking and synthesizing facial movements using multimodal data sources.
• Collaborate with data teams to ensure the collection and synthesis of high-quality training datasets.
• Optimize machine learning models to operate in real-time on low-power XR hardware.
• Define key performance indicators and integrate user feedback into the design of algorithms and models.
• Partner with software engineers and research scientists to build and deliver production-ready models and pipelines.
• Oversee project priorities, manage deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software solutions across the full stack.

About the company

Software engineers at Google develop next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact. The company expects its engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities, and take on new problems across the full-stack.

• Engineers are expected to be versatile and display leadership qualities.
• Team members take on new problems across the full-stack.
• The company develops next-generation technologies that impact billions of users.