SoC Power Architect, Pixel Power
Summary
Designs and analyzes System on a Chip (SoC) power architectures for Google Pixel devices, benchmarking competitors and driving hardware innovation in mobile consumer electronics.
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.
The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.- Conduct technical and market-based analysis of System on a Chip (SoCs), covering areas such as architecture, performance, features, and cost. Lead technical tear-downs and benchmark activities to gather detailed intelligence on participants products.
- Develop and maintain engaging intelligence reports, including market landscapes, product road maps, and feature comparisons. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and business to support product planning and Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and participants moves to provide analysis.
- Use data analysis tools and techniques to reconcile datasets and deliver insights.
- Maintain and update internal engaging databases and repositories of technical information.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience in SoC Software, Architecture, or hardware validation, with mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), or consumer electronics.
- Experience with coding languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl for automating data collection, analysis, and report generation.
Preferred qualifications:
- 4 years of experience in SoC Software, Architecture, or hardware validation, with mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), or consumer electronics.
- Experience in using lab test equipment like oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and network analyzers for mixed-signal validation.
- Experience with hardware, including working with pre-production silicon and evaluation platforms in a lab setting.
- Knowledge in working of operating systems (e.g., Android/IoS/Linux), including how OS interacts with the SoC's hardware for memory management, power management, and scheduling.