Staff iOS Creative Technologist, Search

Role

The Staff iOS Creative Technologist will design, prototype, and deliver interactive iOS experiences and motion-rich interactions for Google Search. The role spans concept exploration, usability testing, and final implementation in collaboration with Researchers, Designers, and Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceive, build, and deliver engaging, testable prototypes across a portfolio of products.
• Test concepts for iteration, research, and validation; build prototypes for usability studies.
• Collaborate with interaction and motion designers to define and implement polish and animation quality.
• Identify emerging needs and develop interaction design best practices and pattern documentation.
• Lead or contribute to projects with a holistic, systems-thinking approach and advocate for user needs across platforms.
• Strategize and define approaches that optimize implementation of design intent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in iOS development in Swift, technical UX design, and prototyping.
• Experience with vibe coding tools (examples cited: AI Studio, Cursor, Antigravity, Firebase Studio).
• Experience in motion design related to physics, patterns, and visual design elements.
• Portfolio, website, or relevant work samples must be included in the application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in technical leadership and managing projects.
• Familiarity working across full tech stacks and production environments.
• Experience with hosted backends (e.g., Firebase, Supabase) to power prototypes.
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills.

Locations

Candidates may indicate preference for: San Francisco, CA; Mountain View, CA; New York, NY.

Compensation

US base salary range for this full-time position: $178,000 - $265,000 (base salary only). Compensation package may also include bonus, equity, and benefits.