Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Engineer. Location: Goleta, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Identify hardware flaws, analyze technical risks and trade-offs, and implement effective corrective solutions.
• Evaluate hardware design feasibility against product requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope.
• Optimize complex hardware components for performance, power efficiency, reliability, and cost using engineering best practices.
• Predict hardware design outcomes and trade-offs using simulation and measurement data.
• Review and approve hardware designs throughout the development process;
• Resolve hardware testing issues and compare measured performance against design predictions.
• Document hardware design, implementation, testing, validation, and product lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to the development of superconducting quantum computing hardware.
• Work on improving device performance through innovative fabrication techniques and engineering solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in hardware engineering or a related occupation.

OR

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 3 years of relevant hardware engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with:
  • System-level analysis of component interactions, architectural trade-offs, and system optimization.
  • Hardware debugging, issue triage, and root-cause analysis.
  • Data analysis to identify system or workflow gaps and develop technical solutions;
  • Applying technical expertise in areas such as optics, sensors, or audio/digital signal processors.
  • Managing the complete hardware product lifecycle, including development, maintenance, evolution, delivery, and retirement.

Preferred:

• Experience working with superconducting quantum hardware.
• Knowledge of quantum device fabrication techniques.
• Experience with hardware simulation and performance validation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $201,300 to $231,000 per year.
• Target annual bonus of 15%.
• Equity grants through Alphabet Inc.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and work location.

Other Information:

• Join Google's Quantum Hardware team developing superconducting quantum computers for next-generation computing applications.
• The role involves improving quantum device performance through advanced hardware design and fabrication techniques.
• English proficiency is required for effective global collaboration;
• Google is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities.
• Google does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.