Silicon Strategy Lead, Pixel

Mountain View, CA, USA Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 11 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or product strategy, with a focus on the semiconductor, mobile, or consumer electronics sectors. Experience in the silicon life cycle, from initial architecture and PPA (Power, Performance, Area) trade-offs to commercialization and lifecycle management. Preferred qualifications Master’s degree, MBA or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, specializing in SoC architecture or AI/ML, or a related field. Experience influencing C‑suite or VP‑level decisions on multi‑year investment roadmaps and product portfolios. Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive consensus across massive, matrixed organizations (e.g., engineering, supply chain, finance, and marketing). Strong business acumen, including profit and loss management, long‑range financial planning, and the ability to link technical specifications to market‑moving business outcomes. About the job Product and Business Strategy Leaders bring together teams across Google’s functions to help products execute optimally. Our team pushes Google to scale at key points that refine our products and infrastructure by executing efficiently, bringing solid business sense and sound judgment, and working effectively across organizational lines. Roles often include components of strategy (e.g. analyzing and understanding new trends in the industry, building business plans), operations (e.g. running the cadence of organizations, connecting the operating lines between our functions), and communications. The team partners with senior leadership to run important cross‑functional projects and help Engineers, PMs, UX, and other functions build products that delight users and deliver them to customers. As the Silicon Strategy Lead on the Devices and Services Strategy Operations team, you will directly inform the roadmap and strategy for Tensor and Pixel. You will bridge engineering breakthroughs with the five‑year Pixel portfolio outlook, ensuring silicon investments enable Google’s AI‑first consumer experiences. You will navigate cross‑functional alignment between Engineering, Finance, and Product teams (e.g., silicon, product, software). This role requires semiconductor industry depth and executive‑level business acumen to translate technical capabilities into market advantages and hardware products. Responsibilities Lead effective application of market research, data science, market intelligence and strategic frameworks. Achieve alignment on direction across cross‑functional teams. Lead long‑range strategic planning for Tensor, aligning silicon capabilities with the 5‑year Pixel portfolio and Google’s broader AI roadmap. Inform how silicon empowers the AI, software and hardware stack, focusing on powering next‑gen experiences across Gemini and our NTI pillars (e.g. camera/imaging tech). Act as a bridge between silicon and software teams. Drive build versus buy frameworks and investment trade-offs that determine the future of our 1P silicon footprint. Partner deeply with Engineering, Finance, and Product leads to connect Devices and Services Product Group opportunities with broader Google category landings for Tensor. The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $177,000-$257,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual pay within the range is determined by location, job‑related skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Google is proud to be an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the users we serve, fostering a culture of belonging, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related conditions. Google is a global company, and English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or other organizations. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.