About this role

Google is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cambridge, MA. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $132,000–$189,000 per year.

Role: Hardware Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Cambridge, MA
Posted: Jul 10, 2026

Job description

from Google careers

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Robotics team whose mission is to build components for advanced robots capable of dexterous, general, and useful physical actions. You will contribute to developing the core hardware systems for our robots, aiming to enhance the lives of billions worldwide through advancements in the physical realm.

Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority.

We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort.

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

US: $132,000 - $189,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end multi-layer, rigid, and rigid-flex PCB layout, optimizing for ultra-compact wearable form factors.
Select and integrate bio-metric, inertial, and environmental sensor suites while ensuring low noise and data accuracy.
Architect ultra-low-power systems using Power management integrated circuits (PMICs), fuel gauges, and charging circuits to maximize overall battery life.
Implement high-speed interfaces (SPI, Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI)) and wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi) ensuring signal integrity and FCC/CE compliance.
Lead hardware bring-up and debugging while partnering cross-functionally to resolve mechanical, thermal, and firmware constraints.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in hardware development, and shipping electronic products.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience designing with low-power microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M or similar) and managing power-constrained architectures.
Experience with hardware debugging, board bring-up, and prototyping lab equipment.
Proficiency in ECAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, or Orcad).
Familiarity simulating mixed-signal circuits in SPICE or similar tools.