Sensor Hardware Engineer, Consumer Hardware at Google

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

216000.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sensor Module Development, Integration, Signal Processing, Algorithms, Consumer Electronics, Hardware Design, Documentation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Optimization, Power Management, Cost-Effectiveness, Technical Problem Solving, Feasibility Evaluation, Custom Silicon Solutions, Consumer Products, Hardware Testing, Validation

Industry

Software Development

Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience. * 4 years of experience working with sensor module development and integration for consumer electronics products (e.g., Optical/Capacitive/Motion) in a technical environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP). * 2 years of experience with sensor design/integration or lab work. * Experience with signal processing and algorithms to sensor data. * Experience in delivering high volume consumer products. 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. The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/]. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Identify flaws and issues with hardware components. Solve with limited precedent and analyze key issues, risks, or trade-offs, and address hardware failures by recommending and implementing corrective solutions. * Evaluate hardware design feasibility based on product requirements. Help identify and customize the design solution based on trade-offs in packaging, performance, power or technology selection, and scope hardware projects. Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors. * Apply best practices to optimize complex or constrained hardware components to meet performance, power, and cost-effectiveness requirements. Accurately predict consequences of hardware design decisions in cross-functional trade-off discussions, supported by simulation or measurement data, as needed. * Work with cross-functional teams to optimize hardware performance under established design constraints. * Drive efforts for the documentation of the hardware design, its implementation, or test/validation results throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

Identify and solve flaws and issues with hardware components while evaluating design feasibility based on product requirements. Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to optimize hardware performance and document the design throughout the product life cycle.