Senior Power Systems & Electronics Engineer

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

Job summary

Google Pixel team seeks an engineer to own electrical development of complex power subsystems for next‑generation devices. You will lead schematic design, board layout, and cross‑functional reviews with software and hardware teams to optimize power delivery and system performance.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, battery life, thermal considerations, and robust validation across manufacturing and deployment, with a strong focus on DC/DC design and PMICs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in power electronics, power system design, or hardware/electrical engineering within the consumer electronics industry, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in DC/DC system design and validation.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical development of complex power subsystems or moderately complex power systems, under guidance from technical leads or managers.
• Lead schematic design, board layout, and cross-functional design reviews, while driving system power design, power component design, system review and optimization.
• Simulate and design complex power circuits like battery charger, fuel gauge, wireless charging, PMIC, etc. Select critical power components to optimize power system performance, space, thermals, and design trade-offs.
• Engage cross-functionally with teams such as Software to ensure successful power system design, integration, and complete validation.
• Support system hardware bring-up (focus on power+charging), debugging, and support for manufacturing, assembly, or deployment.

Skills

Power electronics

DC/DC system design

Hardware engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / related field

Master's or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Physics

Job description

Google Pixel team seeks an engineer to own electrical development of complex power subsystems for next‑generation devices. You will lead schematic design, board layout, and cross‑functional reviews with software and hardware teams to optimize power delivery and system performance.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, battery life, thermal considerations, and robust validation across manufacturing and deployment, with a strong focus on DC/DC design and PMICs.