The Staff Hardware Systems Engineer for Watches at Google will lead the hardware integration and electrical architecture for next-generation watch products. This role involves collaborating with product managers during the design phases and managing the entire hardware lifecycle. The engineer will work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering to optimize power efficiency and thermal performance. The position requires solving complex hardware challenges and driving architectural convergence across teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience working in a consumer electronics technical environment.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• 10 years of consumer electronics experience, specializing in HDI design, FPC, and rigid-flex assemblies is preferred.
• Experience in advanced packaging to drive system miniaturization.

• Drive end-to-end electrical architecture for space-constrained devices using advanced packaging technologies.
• Act as the technical linchpin, collaborating with various teams to resolve physical layout collisions.
• Lead data-driven trade-offs balancing size, performance, cost, and thermals.
• Guide New Technology Introductions to integrate novel hardware components into product design.
• Ensure design for manufacturability by overseeing rapid prototyping and validation of early-stage systems.

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