Google

Staff Hardware Engineer, Prototyping

Google$188K — $274K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field; equivalent practical experience accepted.
  • 6 years in consumer electronics or hardware prototyping.
  • 3 years in technical leadership roles.
  • Experience in system architecture, rapid prototyping, and hardware design.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to innovate technologies for the Android ecosystem, specifically Pixel products.
  • Partner with external entities to discover new technologies aligning with product roadmaps.
  • Develop models and create prototypes for new products, integrating hardware and software.
  • Define architectural frameworks, KPIs, and validation plans for new products.
  • Lead and oversee complex activities in hardware design, architecture, or development.

Benefits

  • 20% bonus potential based on performance and contributions.
  • Equity benefits as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience working in a consumer electronics or hardware prototyping technical environment.
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
  • Experience in system architecture, rapid prototyping, and hardware design.

Preferred qualifications:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience with hardware and software integration, including the Android operating system.
  • Experience with CAD software and direct experience with workshop tools and fabrication.
  • Experience across multiple technical areas, such as wireless systems, video, audio, and sensors.
  • Experience with consumer electronics, including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other smartphone accessories.


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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

Responsibilities
  • Work with cross-functional hardware and software teams to deliver new and differentiating technologies and use cases across the Android ecosystem, including Pixel products.
  • Work with external partners to identify and define new technologies to support internal product and feature roadmaps.
  • Develop models and fabricate functional prototypes of new products and features, including both hardware and software integration.
  • Define architectures, key performance indicators (KPIs), and validation strategies/plans for new products and features.
  • Lead and approve activities in a discipline of hardware design, architecture, technology, or development for a product or system of high complexity.


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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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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