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Optical Hardware Sensing Engineer

GoogleMountain View, CA, USA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience working in a optical sensor design, development, and testing technical environment.
  • 3 years of experience in technical leadership.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. with emphasis on biophotonics or medical sensing.
  • 10 years of experience in optical sensor design, development, and testing, with applications in health or medical devices.
  • Experience launching optical sensor products or systems for health monitoring from concept to production.

About the job

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 Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

  • Design, model, and simulate optical sensor systems and components (e.g., LEDs, lasers, photodiodes, spectrometers, optical fibers, lenses) for health and biometric signal acquisition.
  • Develop and execute test plans for characterizing optical sensor performance in the context of biological signal measurement, including calibration, validation, and reliability testing.
  • Prototype, build, and integrate optical sensor modules into health monitoring devices and systems.
  • Analyze experimental data, including physiological signals, troubleshoot issues, and optimize sensor performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including biomedical engineers, data scientists, mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure product development and integration.

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