The Senior Thermal System Architect role at Google involves defining the next generation of Pixel products by addressing thermal challenges through a comprehensive thermal strategy. This position is part of the Pixel System Architecture team, focusing on optimizing user experiences while ensuring product performance and safety. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance data and drive hardware and software design decisions. This role requires a unique blend of hardware and software knowledge, as well as strong communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience related to thermal engineering.
• Experience with power and thermal measurement tools such as data loggers and thermocouples.
• Experience with Android tools including adb and shell scripts.
• Experience developing Python scripts and simulation models.
• Understanding of mobile devices' thermal constraints and interactions between hardware and software.

• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to optimize the user thermal experience.
• Develop system-level simulation models in Python to project thermal performance.
• Conduct detailed analysis of field telemetries using Python and SQL to inform hardware design decisions.
• Identify key usage patterns and areas of friction to influence thermal work streams.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.