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Silicon Hardware Lab Manager, Google Cloud

Silicon Hardware Lab Manager, Google Cloud

3 Weeks ago • 1-5 Years • Research & Development

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Job Description

The Silicon Hardware Lab Manager at Google Cloud will work with a team of hardware test engineers responsible for prototype bring-up, validation, and qualification of server, networking, and optical platforms. Responsibilities include managing hardware components, working on new lab setups, documenting lab layouts, prioritizing tasks, ensuring lab resources are accounted for, maintaining a safe working environment, and liaising between design and test teams. The role requires experience in lab management, network configuration (e.g., Arista), electrical systems, and test equipment. The manager will also support sustaining and debug efforts and ensure the labs are well-organized.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
2+ years hardware/silicon lab experience (or 1 year with advanced degree)
Network switch configuration experience (e.g., Arista)
Electrical systems, test equipment, and lab maintenance knowledge
Manage hardware components and project builds

Good to have:

Master's or PhD in relevant field
RHCE or CCNA certification
5+ years engineering lab experience
Cross-functional team experience (bring-up tasks)
Lab inventory management

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

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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.
2 years of experience working in a hardware or silicon engineering lab, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
Experience in the configuration of network switches (e.g., Arista).
Experience with electrical systems, test equipment, and lab management and maintenance.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
RHCE or CCNA certification.
5 years of experience working in an Engineering laboratory environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams on bring-up tasks such as hardware assembly, programming with hardware tools, and firmware updates.
Experience managing and organizing lab inventory of highly used consumables by lab users.
Experience maintaining an organized, clean and safe operating lab.

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.

As a Silicon Hardware Lab Manager, you will work with a team of hardware test engineers who are responsible for prototype bring-up, validation, and qualification of server, networking, and optical platforms. You will also be responsible for liaison between engineering design and test teams to ensure lab resources are accounted for and that we are ‘lab-ready’ for new products entering the research and development labs as well as supporting sustaining and debug efforts. In addition, you will ensure the labs are well organized and operating in a safe working environment.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + 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 .

Responsibilities

Receive and manage hardware components and material for project builds and disperse hardware per allocation plan.
Work with teams bringing up new labs and services, tasks include documenting lab layout and prioritizing tasks in project plans.

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$122.0K - $178.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$150.0K/yr avg.

Worldwide

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