Soc Power Architect, Pixel Power

Google Google · Big Tech · New Taipei, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Develop custom silicon solutions for Google Pixel devices, focusing on SoC architecture, performance, and efficiency. Responsibilities include technical analysis, market research, and reporting on industry trends and competitor products. Requires experience in SoC hardware/software, with Python/Bash/Perl scripting.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and participants moves to provide analysis.
  4. Use data analysis tools and techniques to reconcile datasets and deliver insights.
  5. Maintain and update internal engaging databases and repositories of technical information.

Skills

Required

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.