Hardware System Integration Developer

About the Job

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.For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where
lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Canada: $166000 - $171000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Gather system requirements for product management and cross-functional teams, define architecture, and execute hardware design for next generation Augmented Reality (AR) glasses.
• Execute hardware system development from initial concept through schematics/PCB layout, bring up, debug and support high-volume production.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis of complex hardware issues during bring up and scaling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Hardware, Firmware, Software, Power, Mechanical, Thermal, Validation, Signal Integrity, Manufacturing, and external vendors to ensure system integration meeting quality and schedule.
• Partner closely with firmware/software developers to support the development and integration of firmware/software for SoC and embedded microcontrollers.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience working in consumer electronics products, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
  
• Experience with board design, schematics capture tools, signal integrity and layout review.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with design for manufacturability, scaling and prototype bring-up in house or onsite at a JDM partner.
• 3 years of experience in debugging/mitigating EMI and ESD problems.
• 3 years of experience in the lab with some soldering, familiarity using MIPI analyzers, power supplies and data acquisition.
• Experience with Analog/Digital systems, audio, and wireless system integration (WiFi/BT).
• Experience with EE SoC or MCU based design for constrained form factors like AR glasses and other wearable devices and with SOC/MCU selection, PMIC, integrating Camera, Display, and Sensor systems.
• Proficiency in communication protocols (USB-C).

Additional Information

This posting is for a new vacancy.

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