Hardware System Architect, Pixel Watch

Staff Hardware System Architect, Pixel Watch

The Watch Hardware Engineering team is looking for a System Architect responsible for defining and implementing the hardware architecture for wearable products to enable ambient and edge computing applications. In this role, you will provide thought leadership in architecting the system design and platform architecture for next generation wearable products. You will ensure all subsystems work together to meet performance, power, and cost goals for all critical user journeys.

This role involves an understanding and analysis of the data processing paths and associated hardware, silicon, and software solutions. You will collaborate cross-functionally both internally and externally 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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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