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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Google LLC
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,250.0 - $189,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Firmware, Hardware Design, Image Quality, Python (Programming Language), Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/BE7414E186D645FA84C5484822273AEC/job/

## About the Role

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Hardware Engineer-related occupation.

 * Position requires 2 years of experience in the following: Troubleshooting and debugging complex hardware, software, and firmware system failures using root cause analysis or failure analysis; Data analysis or statistical analysis to evaluate system performance and generate technical solutions; Technical documentation of complex hardware and software specifications; Hardware subsystem design and validation; and Image Quality Metrics Development in Python or C++.

## Description

* Analyze hardware failures to identify root causes and implement corrective solutions for key issues and risks.
 * Optimize complex hardware components for performance, power, and cost by applying engineering best practices.
 * Review hardware designs, including schematics, layouts, and block diagrams, to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
 * Validate design specifications and performance through rigorous measurements, simulations, and testing.
 * Document the hardware design, implementation processes, and validation results throughout the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements for complex hardware subsystems.


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