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Staff Hardware Systems Engineer, Watches

Google · Mountain View, CA, USA

The Pixel Watch Electrical Engineering (EE) team is responsible for the end-to-end hardware development of Google's first-party (1P) Watch products. We work with product managers during initial concept and design phases, guide new technology investigations, and manage the entire hardware lifecycle—from board integration and comprehensive validation to overseeing manufacturing to deliver products with an advanced user experience and health sensing capabilities.

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Electrical Engineer to lead the hardware integration and electrical architecture for our next-generation hardware.

In this role, you will be the technical anchor for form factor integration, strategizing how to partition silicon into compact enclosures while maximizing power efficiency and thermal performance.

You will operate at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering, pushing the boundaries of what is physically possible. You will be solving multi-dimensional hardware puzzles, driving architectural convergence across teams, and turning New Technology Introductions (NTIs) into mass-produced reality.

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

US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience working in a consumer electronics technical environment.
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 10 years of consumer electronics experience, specializing in HDI design, FPC, and rigid-flex assemblies.
  • Experience in advanced packaging (SiP, PoP, CoW) to drive system miniaturization.
  • Experience in lifecycle management from concept and NTI through EVT/DVT to mass production.
  • Experience in adjacent disciplines like RF, thermal, and mechanical engineering.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, evaluate complex data, and make sound technical risk assessments.
  • Exceptional communication skills, distilling complex technical trade-offs into actionable insights for cross-functional peers and leadership.

Hardware pay context

Based on 2,326 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $135K/year, with most offers between $109K and $171K (10th–90th percentile: $92K–$205K).

This posting lists $188K–$275K, above the $135K market median.

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