Robotics Hardware Engineer — Ultra-Low Power Wearables

Google DeepMind; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Robotics team. You will contribute to developing core hardware for advanced robots, enabling dexterous, general actions and meaningful real-world impact.

The role emphasizes end-to-end PCB layout, sensor integration, ultra-low-power designs, and collaboration across hardware, firmware, and mechanical teams to meet strict performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in hardware development, and shipping electronic products.
• Experience with low-power microcontrollers and ECAD tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end multi-layer, rigid, and rigid-flex PCB layout for compact wearables.
• Integrate biometric, inertial, and environmental sensors with low noise and accuracy.
• Architect ultra-low-power systems using PMICs and charging circuits.
• Implement SPI, MIPI, BLE, and Wi-Fi interfaces with signal integrity and compliance.
• Lead hardware bring-up and debugging with cross-functional collaboration to resolve constraints.

Skills

Low-power design

Hardware debugging

SPICE simulation

Education

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

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Orcad

Job description

Google DeepMind in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Robotics team. You will contribute to developing core hardware for advanced robots, enabling dexterous, general actions and meaningful real-world impact.

The role emphasizes end-to-end PCB layout, sensor integration, ultra-low-power designs, and collaboration across hardware, firmware, and mechanical teams to meet strict performance and safety standards.