Sensor Hardware Engineer, Consumer Hardware
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
