Hardware System Validation Engineer, Pixel
Google • Mountain View, California, United States
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Role & seniority
- Pixel Platform Hardware Validation Engineer (likely mid-level; ~2 years required, 4 years preferred)
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Stack/tools
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Embedded/SoC validation & bring-up; processor selection
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Communication protocols: DRAM, UFS, USB-C, SPI, I2C/I3C, UART, MIPI (DSI/CSI), plus general peripheral IO
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Hardware design/EDA: Cadence/Allegro
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Debug/verification: prototype bring-up, functional verification, signal/power integrity characterization
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Scripting: Python
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Analog/RF & low power: analog design, sensor design, low-power design, audio acoustics, RF technologies
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Platform concepts: concurrency, DVFS, peripheral interfaces, SOC architecture/validation
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Validate SoC DVFS and peripheral IO across OS/firmware versions; maintain hardware design integrity
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Define and run system-level validation plans (design verification, signal/power characterization, interoperability)
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Lead cross-functional troubleshooting, regression execution, documentation, and issue resolution for integration/production quality
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Must-have skills
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Strong electrical engineering fundamentals; ability to design high-speed digital and/or analog systems
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2+ years experience in consumer electronics/embedded systems design
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Prototype bring-up/debug/functional verification readiness; validation planning and documentation
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Understanding of embedded systems and c
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Full Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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2 years of experience in consumer electronics/embedded systems design.
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Ability to travel less than 10% of the time internationally.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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4 years of experience in consumer electronics/embedded systems design.
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Experience with embedded systems, processor selection, various communication protocols (especially DRAM, UFS, USB-C, SPI, I2C/I3C, UART, MIPI, DSI/CSI), analog design, sensor design, low power design, audio acoustics, Cadence/Allegro, various RF technologies.
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Experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and Python scripting.
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Experience with SOC architecture and validation.
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Familiarity with concepts like concurrency, DVFS, and peripheral interfaces.
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Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, including the ability to design high speed digital or analog systems.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Pixel Platform Hardware Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for Pixel platform hardware architecture design excellence by executing system-level bench validation/regression testing, and performance optimization. You will apply your expertise in consumer electronics system design to define quality and validation strategies for high-speed interfaces, signal/power integrity, SOC validation and system integration.
The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google
[https: //www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensure hardware design integrity for Google Pixel platforms by validating SoC DVFS and peripheral IO across various OS and Firmware versions.
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Direct cross-functional execution of validation plans, troubleshooting, and documentation to maintain design quality and ecosystem performance.
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Execute design verification, signal characterization, power delivery, and interoperability testing while defining system-level validation plans for the Pixel ecosystem.
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Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues in hardware architecture, system performance, production quality, and overall integration.
