Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer, Hearables

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Platforms and Devices team is hiring a senior hardware engineer in Mountain View to push the boundaries of embedded systems for mobile and direct‑to‑consumer products.

You will drive hardware architecture, design and bring‑up, working with software, mechanical, and industrial design partners to deliver high‑performance, power‑efficient solutions that scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in EE/CE/Physics or related field.
• 4 years experience in consumer electronics, or 3 years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop hardware architecture for next generation systems.
• Design, implement, debug and characterize embedded systems geared for mobile applications.
• Lead new design concepts through exploration, prototyping, development, and into mass production.
• Collaborate with other team members, including software, mechanical engineering, industrial design, and outside partners.

Skills

Embedded system design

Hardware architecture

Board design

PCB technologies

Low power design

Education

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

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 4 years of experience working in consumer electronics products, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in embedded/mobile system design, hardware architecture, board design, board bring-up, and product NPI.
• Experience with low power and battery powered embedded mobile designs.
• Experience with broad range of PCB technologies (e.g., rigid, flex, rigid flex, etc).

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.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop hardware architecture for next generation systems.
• Design, implement, debug and characterize embedded systems geared for mobile applications.
• Lead new design concepts through exploration, prototyping, development, and into mass production.
• Collaborate with other team members, including software, mechanical engineering, industrial design, and outside partners.