About this role

Google is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Mountain View, CA. The posting calls out experience with System Design, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $132,000–$190,000 per year.

Role: Hardware Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Mountain View, CA
Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Job description

from Google careers

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.

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

US: $132000 - $190000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Enable Google's future products by contributing to platform architecture definition, electrical schematic design, and prototype validation.
Work with all cross-functional teams (software, factory test, signal integrity, ECAD, product design, program management, etc.) to design, implement, and deliver prototype hardware to enable development activities.
Plan and execute bring-up and validation of development hardware designs including functional verification, signal characterization, and power validation activities.
Bring designs to production by defining factory test requirements, resolving build and test issues, assisting in software bring-up and debug, and working onsite with the manufacturer (if needed).

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience working in an electronics or embedded systems design technical environment, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
Ability to travel internationally up to 20% as required.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
5 years of experience in consumer electronics design.
Experience designing high speed digital systems.
Experience with mobile SoC design.
Experience with: embedded systems, various communication protocols (especially USB, SPI, I2C, I3C, PCIE, UART, MIPI, DSI), analog design, low power design, Cadence/Allegro.
Enjoy being in the lab (soldering, oscilloscopes, data acquisition) and want to be in the details.