Senior Hardware System Validation Engineer (Pixel Watch)

Google Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Pixel Watch Hardware System Validation Engineer leads the system validation strategy for next‑generation Pixel Watches, driving the transition from prototyping to mass production. By prioritizing Critical User Journeys, you will identify and mitigate risks early in the design process and use high‑scale automation and custom test fixtures to derive actionable insights from complex data.

As a cross‑functional leader, you will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in a consumer electronics technical environment, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in Python, MATLAB, or Perl with architectural experience in developing test suites and automating validations.

Responsibilities

• Identify coverage gaps between PRDs and validation plans with TPMs to meet milestones.
• Define and execute CUJ test cases and build automation for validation.
• Own end‑to‑end stress testing and initial debugging to resolve design flaws early.
• Replicate failures to isolate signatures and coordinate cross‑functional mitigation.
• Integrate AI technologies to advance test efficiency and engineering productivity.

Skills

Problem solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Progress driving

Education

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

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Perl

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Job description

Google Pixel Watch Hardware System Validation Engineer leads the system validation strategy for next‑generation Pixel Watches, driving the transition from prototyping to mass production. By prioritizing Critical User Journeys, you will identify and mitigate risks early in the design process and use high‑scale automation and custom test fixtures to derive actionable insights from complex data.

As a cross‑functional leader, you will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and