Google

Hardware Engineer

Google$188K — $231K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in the role or 2 years with a Master's degree.
  • 2 years of experience in hardware subsystem and system design.
  • Knowledge of PCB layout principles including analysis of signal and power integrity.
  • Experience in troubleshooting, validation, and root cause analysis for hardware and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and rectify flaws in electrical components or systems.
  • Evaluate hardware design feasibility and collaborate on custom solutions.
  • Optimize designs for performance, power, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Document all aspects of electrical design throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Review and approve technical designs, analyzing key trade-offs among them.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model as per company policy.
  • Opportunity to earn bonuses and stock options based on performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including options to learn and grow within the company.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.
  • Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Hardware subsystem and system design (algorithm, protocol, structural). Systems architecture analysis for optimizing testability, performance, reliability, and cost. General PCB layout and design principles (including signal integrity and power integrity analysis). Hardware subsystem and system validation. Troubleshooting and root cause analysis (hardware, software, controls, electrical, mechanical)


About the job

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $188,800 - $231,000 15% bonus target equity benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google

Position reports to the Google Sunnyvale, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities
  • Identify flaws in electrical components, PCBs, or systems and implement corrective solutions to address hardware failures
  • Evaluate hardware design feasibility based on product requirements, scope projects, and collaborate with partners to customize solutions
  • Apply best practices to optimize complex electrical components and systems to meet performance, power, and cost-effectiveness requirements
  • Drive documentation of electrical design, implementation, and test results throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • Review and approve electrical designs, including block diagrams, schematics, layouts, and bills of material. Analyze key design trade-offs and predict the consequences of electrical design decisions in cross-functional discussions

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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