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Staff Hardware System Architect, Pixel Watch

Google
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Mountain View, CA, USA$188k - $274kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

System Architect responsible for defining and implementing the hardware architecture for wearable products to enable ambient and edge computing applications, with cross-functional collaboration with silicon vendors and technology partners.

Responsibilities

  • 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. Support critical user journeys, including on-device AI for audio and ecosystem interoperability across Google’s platforms.
  • Evaluate the critical trade-offs between power, cost, and form factor. Select chipsets and key components while influencing supplier road maps to deliver optimized solutions.
  • Oversee system prototyping and integration. Drive the validation and optimization process to ensure all hardware meets established key performance indicators.
  • Investigate emerging technologies, algorithms, and architectures to drive innovation for future wearable products.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience working in a consumer electronics environment.
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Skills

Required:Architectural design for hardware-software systemschipset and component selection

Benefits

  • US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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