Staff Hardware Systems Engineer, Watches Lead Miniaturize

Google LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer for the Pixel Watch to drive end-to-end hardware development, from concept through manufacturing, with a focus on integration, architecture, and system-level trade-offs.

The role requires balancing space constraints, power efficiency, and thermal performance while collaborating with mechanical, RF, sensors, and display teams to deliver a compact, market-ready product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in a consumer electronics technical environment.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end electrical architecture for next-generation Pixel Watch hardware.
• Own hardware integration and form-factor strategy across cross-functional teams.
• Drive power, size, and thermal optimization while enabling manufacturability at scale.
• Translate NTIs into mass-produced hardware designs and integrate new technology.

Skills

Technical leadership

Consumer electronics experience

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

HDI design

FPC

Rigid-flex assemblies

System in Package (SiP)

PoP/CoW packaging

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Engineer for the Pixel Watch to drive end-to-end hardware development, from concept through manufacturing, with a focus on integration, architecture, and system-level trade-offs.

The role requires balancing space constraints, power efficiency, and thermal performance while collaborating with mechanical, RF, sensors, and display teams to deliver a compact, market-ready product.