Google DeepMind is looking to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence, specifically in the realm of robotics, by developing core hardware systems for advanced robots capable of dexterous, general, and useful physical actions to enhance the lives of billions worldwide.
Requirements
- Expert proficiency with PCB design tools, specifically Altium, for schematic capture and layout.
- Proven track record of developing high-speed communication systems (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe) and power regulation systems for high-performance computing or robotics.
- Broad experience across analog and digital design, with the ability to develop firmware for embedded systems.
- Proficiency in Python, LabView, or MATLAB for automation and testing.
- Proficiency in Linux, including experience building kernels or writing device drivers.
- Experience with Verilog or VHDL for advanced hardware design and simulation.
- Experience with high-density interconnects, flex, and rigid-flex board designs.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical systems that power and control advanced mobile robots, specifically focusing on the rapid development of prototype electronics relevant to small, high-density applications typical in robot end effectors.
- Design and validate custom motor drive circuitry, applying fundamental knowledge of commutation and control theory to optimize the performance of high-density robotic actuators.
- Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium, ensuring the designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for complex robotics hardware.
- Operate as a general-purpose engineer across analog and digital domains, writing firmware in C/C++ and HDL to program microcontrollers and FPGAs to ensure optimal performance of embedded designs.
- Design and integrate high-speed data technologies such as Ethernet, PCIe, and EtherCAT into PCB-based devices, ensuring robust communication protocols are maintained across the system.
- Use strong circuit analysis fundamentals and lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) to review electrical designs, conduct failure analysis, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate electrical systems with robotics hardware, including the design and specification of connectors and wire harnesses to ensure seamless operation in dynamic environments.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in robotics or a similar field, with a specific focus on designing, building, and testing PCBAs for complex electromechanical systems.
- Experience with small team leadership or technical project management.
- Experience with wire harness design for high-vibration environments.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or comparable mechanical CAD tools.
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $183,000 - $271,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
