Google is hiring: Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer, Google Pixel in Mountain Vi

Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer, Google Pixel

Develop custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct‑to‑consumer products. Your work will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct‑to‑consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

As an RF Hardware Engineer, you will be part of our design team building Pixel phones. You will have RF systems design knowledge and experience building and shipping CE products. You will also have knowledge of system architecture. You will be involved in cross‑functional team engagement to achieve the lowest possible cost and best RF performance.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $126,000-$181,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Design RF hardware solutions for Pixel phones.
• Design for volume manufacturing and support factory engineers from prototyping to product launch.
• Be responsible for PCB design for optimal RF performance.
• Work with component vendors and partners to develop the RF front end. Travel internationally up to 10% of the time as needed.
• Support certification and compliance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience designing RF solutions for consumer electronics, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in RF design, board‑level and firmware debug, schematic creation, and PCB design.
• Experience with simulation tools or circuit simulation capability (i.e., ADS, HFSS).
• Experience using RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and communication test boxes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with conducted and radiated measurements at RF frequencies.
• Knowledge of wireless communication systems, such as 5G nR, LTE, etc.
• Knowledge of Python or other programming/scripting languages.
• Excellent board‑level and firmware debug skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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