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Senior Staff Hardware Engineer, Networking, Platforms

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$237,000 - $329,000 per year

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Job description

As a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer at Google, you will lead the development of networking systems from initial concepts through deployment and field support. This role requires physical interaction with hardware equipment in a simulated data center environment. You will collaborate with various teams including hardware design, mechanical design, and software to deliver systems that enhance the overall data center network. The position is part of the AI and Infrastructure team, which focuses on delivering AI and infrastructure at scale and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience working in a hardware systems design and development technical environment.
  • 5 years of experience in technical leadership.
  • Experience with enterprise networking system development and production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system and hardware design on data center networking hardware solutions.
  • Lead systems bring up and execution of engineering validation in the lab.
  • Gather requirements, define architecture, execute hardware design and product validation.
  • Work with engineering, manufacturing, product, and deployment teams to produce designs and field support.
  • Drive products from concept to production, and support products in the field.

Benefits

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

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