Electrical Engineer, Platform Realization, Hardware

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Mountain View, CA, to push boundaries in hardware development. You will work on custom silicon solutions powering Google's products, contributing to technologies that enhance user experience globally.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, executing hardware validations, and working on production designs. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess experience in embedded systems and consumer electronics design.

Compensation ranges from $132,000 to $190,000, plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in electronics or embedded systems design, or 1 year with an advanced degree.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
• Experience with various communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, etc.) and analog design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement prototype hardware to enable development activities.
• Plan and execute validation of development hardware designs including verification.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver hardware solutions.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Electrical Engineering

Consumer electronics design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master's or PhD degree in relevant fields

Tools

Cadence/Allegro

Job description

Electrical Engineer, Platform Realization, Hardware

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience working in an electronics or embedded systems design technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20% as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in consumer electronics design.
• Experience with mobile SoC design.
• Experience with embedded systems, various communication protocols (especially USB, SPI, I2C, I3C, PCIE, UART, MIPI, DSI), analog design, low power design, Cadence/Allegro.
• Enjoy being in the lab (soldering, oscilloscopes, data acquisition) and want to be in the details.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer 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.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first-party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $132000 - $190000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Enable Google's future products by contributing to platform architecture definition, electrical schematic design, and prototype validation.

• Work with all cross-functional teams (software, factory test, signal integrity, ECAD, product design, program management, etc.) to design, implement, and deliver prototype hardware to enable development activities.
• Plan and execute bring-up and validation of development hardware designs including functional verification, signal characterization, and power validation activities.
• Bring designs to production by defining factory test requirements, resolving build and test issues, assisting in software bring-up and debug, and working onsite with the manufacturer (if needed).

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 parents-to-be, 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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.