Hardware System Validation Lead

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g.,Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in a technical environment related to hardware systems, or 5 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, leading hardware validation efforts.
• Experience in design validation for hardware systems, including developing and executing test plans.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
• 10 years of experience with consumer product development and validation.
• Experience validating imaging related products incorporating technologies (e.g.,spanning cameras, optics, lighting, displays, etc).
• Experience in building cross-functional relationships with teams spanning Electrical Engineering, Product Design, Technical Engineering, Silicon, Software and external vendors to drive project execution.
• Understanding of communication interfaces (e.g.,I2C, USB, SPI, PCIe, MIPI) and related test strategies.

About the job

Be part of a diverse 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.

Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000-$252,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive validation test plans for Project Starline systems, focusing on functional performance, thermal/power efficiency, and long-term reliability.
• Design and implement scalable validation test infrastructure, including hardware fixtures, software frameworks, and automation tools to ensure seamless testing processes.
• Analyze validation data to identify root causes of issues, and propose actionable improvements for product design and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to review test plans, analyze data, and enhance validation strategies.
• Mentor and guide system validation engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across the team.