Entry Level Motion Designer Jobs
New grad motion designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship reel can matter far more than a lengthy resume. Most openings pull from Technology & Software, Automotive, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Genuine Parts Company, Garmin, and Google hiring at this level now.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages, including Java, C++, Python, or Kotlin.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture in a high-performance or embedded environment.
- 3 years of experience with: sensor fusion, state estimation, signal processing, or specialization in a related resource-constrained ML field.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures/algorithms, specifically involving spatial algorithms or complex data structures for location technology.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role, mentoring junior engineers or leading complex algorithmic design projects.
- Experience in ML, sensor fusion, signal processing, sensors (inertial, magnetometer, barometer), GNSS and other radio-based signals (Wifi, BT, UWB), embedded and resource constraint computing.
- Experience with data analysis, performance evaluation and visualization.
- Knowledge of motion and location technologies, especially on mobile devices.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Understanding real world context is a key enabler of Android’s future as a proactive helpful agent in our users’ daily lives. The Motion Systems and Algorithms team and our partners are building the foundational capabilities and provide a large fraction of the real world input that turns Android devices into amazing tools that simplify a wide range of everyday user journeys.
The Motion Systems and Algorithms Team (MSAT) is at the forefront of location and motion technology. Our mission is to deliver high-quality context and seemingly magical experiences for users in motion. We work on some of the hardest problems in sensor fusion and state estimation, developing and productizing cutting-edge algorithms and ML models that power core features on Android devices and Pixel products.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and test product or system development code for highly reliable, resource-constrained motion and location algorithms.
- As a member of MSAT, you'll collaborate on algorithms, system integration, and validation pipelines, touching everything from low-level embedded systems to large-scale Android services.
- Use and expand your knowledge across the wide range of technologies that we use to deliver new features and quality improvements to all users of Android devices.
- Work with a local team, and with remote teams across Google, to enable more accurate, reliable, timely and power efficient location experiences, across the Android ecosystem, and Pixel devices. Build and extend the end user experience of using Location on Android, all the way from external user interfaces, to ML-algorithm development on server and client, to improvements in internal custom tooling and visualization.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of software development experience in one or more programming languages, including Java, C++, Python, or Kotlin.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture in a high-performance or embedded environment.
- 3 years of experience with: sensor fusion, state estimation, signal processing, or specialization in a related resource-constrained ML field.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures/algorithms, specifically involving spatial algorithms or complex data structures for location technology.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role, mentoring junior engineers or leading complex algorithmic design projects.
- Experience in ML, sensor fusion, signal processing, sensors (inertial, magnetometer, barometer), GNSS and other radio-based signals (Wifi, BT, UWB), embedded and resource constraint computing.
- Experience with data analysis, performance evaluation and visualization.
- Knowledge of motion and location technologies, especially on mobile devices.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
Understanding real world context is a key enabler of Android’s future as a proactive helpful agent in our users’ daily lives. The Motion Systems and Algorithms team and our partners are building the foundational capabilities and provide a large fraction of the real world input that turns Android devices into amazing tools that simplify a wide range of everyday user journeys.
The Motion Systems and Algorithms Team (MSAT) is at the forefront of location and motion technology. Our mission is to deliver high-quality context and seemingly magical experiences for users in motion. We work on some of the hardest problems in sensor fusion and state estimation, developing and productizing cutting-edge algorithms and ML models that power core features on Android devices and Pixel products.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Write and test product or system development code for highly reliable, resource-constrained motion and location algorithms.
- As a member of MSAT, you'll collaborate on algorithms, system integration, and validation pipelines, touching everything from low-level embedded systems to large-scale Android services.
- Use and expand your knowledge across the wide range of technologies that we use to deliver new features and quality improvements to all users of Android devices.
- Work with a local team, and with remote teams across Google, to enable more accurate, reliable, timely and power efficient location experiences, across the Android ecosystem, and Pixel devices. Build and extend the end user experience of using Location on Android, all the way from external user interfaces, to ML-algorithm development on server and client, to improvements in internal custom tooling and visualization.
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Entry Level Motion Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level motion designer job?
Entry level motion designers get hired on the strength of their portfolio above almost everything else. Employers at this level look for polished motion reels, proficiency in tools like After Effects and Cinema 4D, and any hands-on work from internships, student projects, or freelance gigs. Demonstrating range across animation styles and showing clean, intentional motion principles gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with a longer resume but a weaker reel.
Which companies hire entry level motion designers?
Companies hiring entry level motion designers right now include Genuine Parts Company, Garmin, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of in-house creative teams, media and entertainment studios, marketing agencies, and technology brands building video and digital content.
Are there remote entry level motion designer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid opportunities exist at the entry level, though on-site roles remain common at studios and agencies that emphasize collaborative production. About 17% of entry level motion designer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates open to flexible arrangements will find options across multiple industries and employer types.
Are these new grad motion designer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior motion designer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, and evaluates candidates primarily on a portfolio reel rather than a lengthy employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level motion designers?
Entry level motion designer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because demand for short-form video, animated ads, branded content, and digital storytelling continues to grow faster than the supply of experienced practitioners.