Power System Architect

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Power System Architect to develop custom silicon solutions that enhance Google's product performance and efficiency. The role involves collaboration with engineering teams to innovate in power management and power supply designs informed by industry trends. Candidates should have substantial experience in power architecture and technical leadership and be excited about impactful hardware integrations.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in power supply design and PCB layout.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• Experience with DC-DC topologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power architecture and component trade-offs with hardware engineers.
• Design and verify power solutions for next-gen designs.
• Test and troubleshoot solutions, resolving issues.

Skills

Power supply design

Power management IC architecture

PCB layout

Technical leadership

Debugging devices

Low-level software

Analog design

Understanding product thermals

Education

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

Job description

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in power supply design, power management IC architecture, and PCB layout.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience working in fluid work environments.
• Experience in power supply design, DC-DC topologies, and power management IC architecture.
• Experience debugging devices with low-level software, JTAG, UART, etc.
• Knowledge of analog design.
• Understanding of product thermals, IC, and packaging challenges.

About The Job

Be part of a team developing custom silicon solutions powering Google's products. Contribute to innovations in hardware performance, efficiency, and integration.

The Platforms and Devices team focuses on Google's computing platforms, devices, and services, aiming to enhance user interactions with faster, seamless experiences.

The US salary range is $174,000-$258,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary details depend on role, level, location, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power architecture and component trade-offs with hardware engineers.
• Engage with power vendors and track industry trends.
• Design and verify power solutions for next-gen designs.
• Test and troubleshoot solutions, resolving issues.
• Build hardware/models for power solution characterization, including software development.

Google is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, or background. For accommodations, contact us.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: IT, Engineering