Hardware Engineer

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,250 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a mid-level Hardware Engineer in Mountain View, CA to drive progress and mentor junior team members. A BS in CS/EE/Engineering or related field with 2 years of hardware, software, and firmware failure analysis and design experience is required.

Responsibilities include analyzing hardware failures, optimizing components for performance and cost, reviewing designs, validating specs, and documenting processes across the product lifecycle, with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Troubleshooting and debugging complex hardware, software, and firmware system failures using root cause analysis or failure analysis; Data analysis or statistical analysis to evaluate system performance and generate technical solutions; Technical documentation of complex hardware and software specifications; Hardware subsystem design and validation; and Image Quality Metrics Development in Python or C++.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hardware failures to identify root causes and implement corrective solutions for key issues and risks.
• Optimize complex hardware components for performance, power, and cost by applying engineering best practices.
• Review hardware designs, including schematics, layouts, and block diagrams, to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Validate design specifications and performance through rigorous measurements, simulations, and testing.
• Document the hardware design, implementation processes, and validation results throughout the product lifecycle; collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements for complex hardware subsystems.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Hardware design

Hardware validation

Image quality metrics

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Troubleshooting and debugging complex hardware, software, and firmware system failures using root cause analysis or failure analysis; Data analysis or statistical analysis to evaluate system performance and generate technical solutions; Technical documentation of complex hardware and software specifications; Hardware subsystem design and validation; and Image Quality Metrics Development in Python or C++.

About the job

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,250 - $189,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google Mountain View, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hardware failures to identify root causes and implement corrective solutions for key issues and risks.
• Optimize complex hardware components for performance, power, and cost by applying engineering best practices.
• Review hardware designs, including schematics, layouts, and block diagrams, to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Validate design specifications and performance through rigorous measurements, simulations, and testing.
• Document the hardware design, implementation processes, and validation results throughout the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements for complex hardware subsystems.

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.

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