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[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/95824999826236102-staff-hardware-engineer-electrical-xr-hardware) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Staff Hardware Engineer, Electrical, XR Hardware ## Job description ### Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience working in an electrical hardware development or consumer electronics environment. 3 years of experience in technical leadership, managing architecture decisions, and leading hardware design projects. ### Preferred qualifications Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience integrating spatial sensing pipelines (time-of-flight, global shutter cameras, eye-tracking) and display modules. Expertise in rigid-flex and HDI PCB layout, impedance control, EMC or EMI mitigation, and RF coexistence. Deep understanding of thermal management, battery life optimization, and ultra-miniaturized form-factor design. Demonstrated capability to align cross-functional priorities across Silicon architects, Mechanical/Optical engineers, and Firmware developers. Proven track record delivering high-volume, compact consumer electronics, smart wearables, AI glasses, or AR/VR headsets to mass production. About the job The XR Hardware Engineering organization builds hardware platforms enabling spatial computing, augmented reality (AR) glasses, and virtual/mixed reality headsets. We solve complex multi-physics and electro-mechanical issues to deliver lightweight, wearable consumer devices that seamlessly integrate spatial audio, display optics, eye/head tracking, high-performance silicon, and wireless connectivity. As a Staff Hardware Electrical Engineer, you will define and drive the electrical architecture for cutting-edge XR hardware products from early concepts through mass production. You will lead cross-functional technical alignment across Silicon, Product Design (Mechanical), Display/Optics, Firmware, and System Integration teams You will operate with technical autonomy, resolving ambiguity, architect subsystem interconnects, setting engineering standards, and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers. For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ### US $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: San Jose, CA, USA[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/95824999826236102-staff-hardware-engineer-electrical-xr-hardware) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Semantic Understanding](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/08c9ca208e9c023fd79f/) San Jose, CA, USA ### [Dev and AI Infra Software Engineer, Release and Test Infra, XR](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/13d97745bbfa27ed8d5b/) San Jose, CA, USA ### [Founding Staff Software Engineer, Agentic Data Warehouse](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/a2cd65200e5acb0a3021/) San Jose, CA, USA ### [Product Business Development Lead, Android Automotive Partnerships AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/e84b650d33068c463dec/) San Jose, CA, USA ### [Product Manager I, XR Experience](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/9347e07f52d95b01ad38/) San Jose, CA, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Hardware Engineer Staff - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/24654a9ccdd06f266121/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/d65304e0b2a329d9aa54/) General Dynamics · Dedham, MA, US ### [Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/47588c76e482c7f46175/) BAE Systems · Westminster, Colorado, United States ### [Staff Hardware Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/39b249e7dd4c8964bd51/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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