Staff Systems Engineer, Display Metrology

Google • Fremont, CA

2d • $174,000 - $258,000

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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + 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 .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience working in a display or semiconductor test engineering technical environment including the introduction of new test systems into production environments.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• Experience with imaging colorimetry, photometry, and optical metrology systems.
• Experience in data analysis and scripting using Python (e.g., pandas, numpy), or SQL.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
• Experience in automating electrical instrumentation and optical equipment via Python (e.g., Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI), Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA), etc.).
• Experience designing or integrating optomechanical fixtures and automation for high-precision optical measurement.
• Experience releasing complex hardware/software tools into a high-volume Mass Production (MP) environment.
• Experience in ULED, OLED, or related emissive display technologies.
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams in complete system design, from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the test architecture and New Product Introduction (NPI) for a complete display calibration solution, including imaging colorimetry algorithms, optomechanical control strategy.
• Drive the transition from prototyping to Mass Production (MP) integration at scale.
• Collaborate with CMOS design and Software teams to define test specifications and optimize test test time, accuracy, and precision.
• Work to implement, debug, and validate new test solutions.
• Set project timelines, define milestones, and organize domain experts through complex debugging and scale-up phases.
• Partner with external vendors to define optical calibration scaling strategies and oversee the release of tools into mass production environments.
• Define and execute test programs for chip and system-level validation.
• Utilize advanced data analysis to drive design improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees