The Staff Hardware System Architect for Pixel Watch will be responsible for defining and implementing the hardware architecture for wearable products, focusing on ambient and edge computing applications. This role requires collaboration with various teams, including silicon vendors and technology partners, to ensure that all subsystems meet performance, power, and cost goals. The position involves providing thought leadership in system design and platform architecture for next-generation wearable products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consumer electronics and technical leadership.

• 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 environment.
• 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
• 10 years of experience in computer architecture and System-on-Chip (SoC) design for Android-based hardware systems is preferred.
• Experience with machine learning models and AI accelerators, such as Neural Processing Units (NPUs), is preferred.

• Architect the data processing paths and hardware-software interfaces for ambient and edge computing applications on wearable hardware.
• Define system and component-level specifications for performance, power, and thermals to support critical user journeys.
• Evaluate the critical trade-offs between power, cost, and form factor while selecting chipsets and key components.
• Oversee system prototyping and integration, driving the validation and optimization process to meet established key performance indicators.
• Investigate emerging technologies, algorithms, and architectures to drive innovation for future wearable products.

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