Hardware System Design Engineer, AI​/TPU Infrastructure

Hardware System Design Engineer, AI/TPU Infrastructure

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.

Our team is on a mission to redefine the future of at‑scale computing by delivering a groundbreaking, on‑premise AI supercomputer. This is part of a “special project” team building novel solutions for customers with sophisticated security and locality requirements. You will be working on building the next generation of AI hardware and the software that brings it to life. This is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to make a Google‑level impact on the future of AI.

We are looking for generalist software engineers to contribute to all parts of the software stack. This is a chance to work on a vertically integrated system, from the operating system and drivers to the application layer.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a superpower for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer.

We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc.) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
Kirkland, WA, USA;
Seattle, WA, USA
.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $144,000–$211,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits.

• Gather system requirements, define architecture, execute hardware design, and product validation.
• Lead the bring up, validation, NPI, deployment, and sustaining of hardware solutions.
• Work cross‑functionally with hardware, software, mechanical, thermal, validation, manufacturing, and external vendors.
• Drive system development from concept through production.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis of deployed systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience working in a software technical environment, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours per year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short‑Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28–30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

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