The Senior Hardware System Architect for Pixel Watch will lead the design and implementation of hardware architecture for wearable products, focusing on ambient and edge computing applications. This role involves providing thought leadership in system design and ensuring effective collaboration with silicon vendors and technology partners. The architect will analyze data processing paths and associated hardware, silicon, and software solutions to meet performance, power, and cost goals. The position requires a strong understanding of consumer electronics and the ability to drive cross-functional consensus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience working in a consumer electronics technical environment, or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• 7 years of experience in computer architecture, processor, or system-on-chip (SoC) design is preferred.
• Experience with low-power edge/ambient computing, data processing, and memory management.
• Experience optimizing machine learning models and neural processing units (NPUs).
• Experience architecting Android-based consumer hardware and mobile ecosystems.

• Design complete data processing paths and hardware-software interfaces for ambient and edge computing on wearable hardware.
• Define system-level metrics for performance, power, thermals, and key features like on-device AI audio and ecosystem interoperability.
• Evaluate power, performance, cost, and form factor to select optimal chipsets and shape supplier technology roadmaps.
• Partner with software, hardware, silicon suppliers, and product teams to ensure seamless solution integration into wearable products.
• Oversee system integration and performance optimization while investigating emerging technologies and architectures for future product generations.

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