This is an on-site, senior-level role based in San Francisco, California. Google is seeking a Senior iOS Creative Technologist to join their Search team, focusing on developing user-centric prototypes and innovative features for iOS platforms.
Skills / Requirements
- AI Studio
- Antigravity
- Cursor
- Design Intent Optimization
- Firebase Studio
- Interaction Design
- iOS Development
- Motion Design
- Pattern Documentation
- Production Ready Prototypes
- Project Management
- Prototyping
- Swift
- Systems Thinking
- Technical Leadership
- Technical UX Design
- User Insights
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
The role is ideal for those experienced with vibe coding tools like AI Studio and Firebase Studio, allowing you to leverage AI for rapid prototyping and feature development. You'll explore new technologies to enhance UX efficiency and innovation.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work closely with engineering and product management to create prototypes that shape product experiences. Your day involves testing design feasibility, developing foundational code, and ensuring high-quality execution across iOS platforms.
Working in San Francisco, California
- San Francisco is a major tech hub, home to numerous startups and established tech giants.
- The city offers a vibrant cultural scene with diverse dining, arts, and entertainment options.
- Public transportation is robust, with BART and Muni providing extensive coverage.
- The climate is mild year-round, though the cost of living is notably high.
- Networking opportunities abound in San Francisco, with many industry events and meetups.
Pay and Career Growth
The role offers a competitive salary range of $159,000 to $231,000, plus bonus and equity, reflecting the senior-level responsibilities. Google's commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a supportive work environment, enhancing career growth.
Benefits and Perks
- benefits
- Bonus
- competitive salary
- Equity
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in iOS development with a strong portfolio.
- Comfortable working with AI tools like AI Studio and Firebase Studio.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience in iOS platform development.
- Unfamiliar with vibe coding tools and AI-assisted development.
- Prefers remote work over on-site collaboration.
Original Job Description
Senior iOS Creative Technologist, Search
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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.
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Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience in iOS development, technical UX design, and prototyping.
6 years of experience in front-end execution for the iOS platform using Swift.
Experience in motion design related to physics, patterns, and visual design elements.
Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work samples in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in technical leadership and managing projects.
Experience with vibe coding tools, including AI Studio, Cursor, Antigravity, and Firebase Studio.
Familiarity working across full tech stacks and production environments.
Knowledge of technical constraints in designing for iOS.
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills.
About the job
At Google, we “Focus on the user and all else will follow.” Our UX Engineers are versatile, passionate, and driven to advance the vision for our design teams. Comfortable working across discipline lines, you will develop products and prototypes that bring innovative ideas to life.
Joining a multi-disciplinary UX team, you will collaborate with Engineering and Product Management, using user insights to create industry-leading products. In a fast-paced environment, you will use your creativity, analytical skills, and knowledge of user-facing technologies to: create prototypes that define product experiences; launch innovative features; build tools to accelerate UX teams; and bridge design and engineering to ensure efficient, high-quality execution.
In this role, you will partner directly with Engineers to dig into new technologies to understand the capabilities and limitations of production stacks. You will be able to deliver production ready prototypes that test the feasibility of designs and have the ability to build and clean foundational code for testing and early stages of production.
In Google Search, we’re reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + 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 aboutbenefits at Google (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .
Responsibilities
Test concepts for iteration, research, and validation, conceiving and delivering engaging prototypes across a portfolio of products.
Identify emerging needs, develop interaction design best practices, and contribute to pattern documentation.
Manage or contribute to key projects.
Develop, brainstorm, and define approaches that optimize implementation of the design intent.
Ensure a holistic systems-thinking approach and advocate for user needs across platforms and applications.
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