Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

Google is a global technology company that builds infrastructure to keep their users' online experiences running smoothly through their Technical Infrastructure team.
$168,000 - $252,000
Hardware
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

Google is seeking a Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer to join their Technical Infrastructure team, focusing on Machine Learning/AI hardware systems projects for data center deployments. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on hardware engineering, requiring expertise in system architecture, hardware design, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI infrastructure, developing and maintaining Google's data centers and building next-generation platforms. You'll be responsible for the entire hardware lifecycle, from concept through production, including system requirements gathering, architecture definition, hardware design, and product validation.

The role requires strong technical leadership experience and deep expertise in hardware systems design. You'll work closely with various teams including ASIC/FPGA, Software, Verification, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure proper feature verification and successful deployment in data centers. The position offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced hardware engineers who want to make a significant impact on Google's infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technology in AI and machine learning. The role combines technical depth with leadership responsibilities, offering career growth while contributing to systems that power Google's vast product portfolio.

The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and requires in-person work, reflecting the hands-on nature of hardware engineering and the need for close collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and tackles complex technical challenges in Google's data center infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

  • Gather system requirements, define architecture, execute hardware design, and product validation
  • Lead the bring up, validation, NPI, deployment, and sustaining of hardware solutions
  • Work cross-functionally with Hardware, Software, Mechanical, Thermal, Validation, Manufacturing, and external vendors
  • Drive system development from concept through production
  • Lead debug and root cause analysis of deployed systems

Requirements For Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 6 years of experience working in hardware systems design, or 5 years of experience with an advanced degree
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership
  • Experience in PCIe Gen3+, DDR4+, and signal integrity (preferred)
  • PhD in related field (preferred)
  • 10 years of experience with hardware, design and bring-up (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package (details not specified in text)

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