HardwareJobs
RoleSuite
CompaniesRemoteAboutMethodologyContactPrivacy
Updated 2026-06-16 14:00 UTC·© 2025–2026 RoleSuite
← Back to listings

Senior Staff Hardware Engineer, Networking, Platforms

Google · Sunnyvale, CA, USA

As a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer, you will lead the development of networking systems from initial concepts through deployment and field support. As a member of the Networking Hardware team, you will work with hardware design, mechanical design, thermal design, software, manufacturing, and field support to deliver systems which enable the overall data center network.

This is a specialized role which requires physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment, utilizing Google labs, power, and safety equipment. Regular development and processing of engineering hardware must be performed on site.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

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

US: $236000 - $330000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience working in a hardware systems design and development technical environment.
  • 5 years of experience in technical leadership.
  • Experience with enterprise networking system development and production.

Preferred qualifications:

  • PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Hardware pay context

Based on 2,310 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $135K/year, with most offers between $109K and $171K (10th–90th percentile: $91K–$206K).

This posting lists $236K–$330K, above the $135K market median.

See the full Hardware salary breakdown →
Apply →

Other roles at Google

  • Senior Mixed-Methods UX Researcher, Search Growth Systems and App FoundationsMountain View, CA, USA
  • Software Engineer III, Agentic Ecosystem PlatformBelo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Senior Software Engineer, Agentic Ecosystem PlatformBelo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Senior Account Executive, Large Customer Sales, AutomotiveLos Angeles, CA, USA
  • CSRM Area Manager, Global Supply Chain Security (English)Atlanta, GA, USA
  • AI Sales Specialist, Nordics, Google CloudCopenhagen, Denmark
  • Senior Software Engineer, InfrastructureSan Jose, CA, USA
  • Product Manager I, Ads Sellside, Brand Safety and PolicyLondon, UK
  • Customer Engineer, Platform, SLED, Mountain West, Public SectorPortland, OR, USA
  • CPU Design Verification EngineerMountain View, CA, USA

More Hardware roles

  • Staff Electrical EngineerForm Energy · Berkeley, CA
  • Principal Execution & QA Validation EngineerGraphcore · Bengaluru, India
  • Principal Debug Validation EngineerGraphcore · Bengaluru, India
  • Tools and Automation EngineerApple · Hyderabad
  • Mechanical Engineer, Systems & AutomationDiamond Foundry · Zaragoza, Spain
  • Manufacturing EngineerButternut Box · worksop
  • Mechanical Design EngineerDiamond Foundry · Zaragoza, Spain
  • Electrical Engineer – Power System StudiesJobgether · India
  • Battery Reliability EngineerApple · San Diego
  • Electrical Engineer (Starship Avionics)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA