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Staff Hardware Systems Design Engineer, Board and Systems

Published Date: January 09, 2026
Google, Sunnyvale, CA
Job Description:

The Staff Hardware Engineer role at Google involves working on Machine Learning/AI hardware systems in a simulated data center environment. This position requires hands-on interaction with hardware, ensuring designs are manufacturable and ready for production while collaborating with various teams to meet project goals.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience in hardware systems design, or 5 years with an advanced degree.
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
  • Experience with power circuit design and signal integrity.

Skills:

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (preferred).
  • 10 years of experience with hardware design and bring-up (preferred).
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership or management (preferred).
  • Experience in PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, SPI, etc. (preferred).

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