RF Hardware Engineer, Google Pixel

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google RF Hardware Engineer role focuses on designing RF solutions for consumer electronics, especially Pixel devices. You will contribute to cross‑functional product architecture, ensuring RF performance and cost targets across prototypes to production.

This position demands strong hardware and firmware interfaces and hands‑on test experience. The team drives innovation in cellular integration, staying ahead of connectivity standards, with a clear path from design to manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience designing RF solutions for consumer electronics, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in board-level and firmware debug, schematic creation, and PCB design.
• Experience using RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and communication test boxes.

Responsibilities

• Design cellular solutions for Pixel phones.
• Design for volume manufacturing and support factory engineers from prototyping to product launch.
• Be responsible for PCB design for optimal RF performance.
• Work with component vendors and partners to develop the RF front end.
• Support certification and compliance issues.

Skills

RF design

Board-level debug

Firmware debug

Schematic capture

Test automation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in EE/related

Master/PhD preferred

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Python

LabVIEW

PCB design software

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience designing RF solutions for consumer electronics, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in board-level and firmware debug, schematic creation, and PCB design.
• Experience using RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and communication test boxes.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience designing RF solutions for consumer electronics, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in board-level and firmware debug, schematic creation, and PCB design.
• Experience using RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and communication test boxes.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of different wireless communication systems, such as 5G nR, LTE etc.
• Knowledge of RF software tools like ADS, HFSS.
• Knowledge of test automation using scripting languages like Python, and of Labview.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong board-level and firmware debug skills.

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.

As an RF Hardware Engineer you will be part of our design team building Customer Electronics (CE) products such as cellular phones. You will require a solid RF systems design background and experience building and shipping CE products. You also have knowledge of system architecture. You will be directly involved in cross-functional team engagement defining overall product architecture to achieve the lowest possible cost and best RF performance.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

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

US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Design cellular solutions for Pixel phones.
• Design for volume manufacturing and support factory engineers from prototyping to product launch.
• Be responsible for PCB design for optimal RF performance.
• Work with component vendors and partners to develop the RF front end.
• Support certification and compliance issues.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .