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Hardware Validation Engineer, Google Pixel

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Hardware Validation Engineer, Google Pixel

Mountain View, CA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience working in a consumer electronics technical environment with validation experience, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
  • Ability to travel locally and internationally as required.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • Experience designing high speed digital or analog systems.
  • Experience with design of cell phone baseband.
  • Experience with embedded systems, processor selection, various communication protocols (e.g., USB C, SPI, I2C, UART, MIPI, DSI), analog design, sensor design, low power design, audio acoustics, Cadence/Allegro, or various RF technologies.
  • Experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and python scripting.
  • Experience in the lab and in the details (e.g., soldering, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition) and contagious enthusiasm and passion for engineering.

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About the job

Be part of a diverse 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 Pixel Platform team is responsible for Pixel platform hardware design excellence by leading system-level platform bench validation and performance optimization.

In this role, you will contribute experience in hardware system design and verification, and knowledge of the overall system architecture of consumer electronics products. Additionally, you will define hardware system quality and validation strategy for new products in high-speed interfaces, signal/power integrity, system integration, user experience, etc. You will work cross-functionally with Electrical, Power, Sensor, Radio Frequency (RF), Battery, Audio, Software Engineers, and compliance engineers to complete the validation of the Pixel Hardware Platform design. You will ensure the product system integration teams have a stable Hardware Platform Design to leverage for New Product Introduction (NPI) product design.
The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$211,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 .

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for ensuring the hardware system design integrity and quality optimization of Google Pixel platform designs.
  • Lead cross functional collaboration in executing validation plans, troubleshooting issues, and documenting results to ensure product design quality and ecosystem performance.
  • Lead complete design verification, signal characterization, power delivery and system interoperability testing. Define comprehensive system level validation plans for the Pixel ecosystem.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and drive issues resolution including those related to hardware architecture, system performance, production quality and overall system integration.

Client-provided location(s): Mountain View, CA, USA
Job ID: Google-96255068289802950
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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