RF Hardware Engineer, Google Pixel

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

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking an RF Hardware Engineer to join the Pixel team in Mountain View, CA. You will contribute to RF system design, PCB layouts, and integration of cellular front ends for consumer devices, ensuring cost-effective production and high RF performance.

The role requires solid RF background, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and hands-on work from prototyping to product launch. Google offers equity, great benefits, and opportunities to impact billions of users.

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 debugging

Schematic capture

PCB design

RF measurement tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Physics (or equivalent)

Master's degree or PhD in EE/CE/Physics

Tools

ADS

HFSS

Job description

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• 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

• 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 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.