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Systems Architect roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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As a part of the Pixel System Architecture team, you will play a key role in defining the next-generation of Pixel products. During the product-definition phase, you will take a systems view, work cross-functionally to map targeted user experiences into workloads, and drive hardware definition decisions. You will develop and leverage power and performance models to project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring all decisions are optimized for the best user experience. You will work with engineering teams to support execution, validate projections, and support product features and software decisions at key checkpoints through launch.
As a part of the Thermal System Architecture group, your aim is to address thermal challenges by creating a coherent thermal strategy that considers all aspects of the problem: mechanical design, electrical design, power consumption, software strategy, and user experience.
As a Thermal System Architect, you will be at the heart of ensuring our products deliver great performance in all conditions while remaining cool and safe to the touch. You will engage with a wide variety of cross-functional teams to bring a unique system view to the thermal workstreams. Your responsibilities will be to drive decisions and workstreams based on data and system context, as communication skills are required to work efficiently with all the cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will require a unique blend of hardware knowledge, software knowledge, system analysis, and metric analysis. You will use data-driven insights to analyze performance, root-cause issues, and guide future hardware and software design as your work is critical to delivering a reliable experience for millions of Pixel users. The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to optimize the user thermal experience for better performances and temperature trade-offs.
- Develop system-level simulation models (Python) and methodologies to project thermal performance and inform cross-functional decisions.
- Conduct detailed analysis of field telemetries (Python/SQL) to drive hardware design decisions and new software thermal policies.
- Identify key usage patterns and areas of frictions to influence thermal work streams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience related to thermal engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with power and thermal measurement tools: data loggers, thermocouples, etc.
- Experience with Android tools such as adb, shell scripts, etc.
- Experience developing Python scripts and Python simulation models.
- Understanding and experience of mobile devices thermal constraints including environmental.
- Understanding of mobile devices, including both hardware and software, and interactions between the two.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to ramp up quickly and learn new fields and technologies.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
As a part of the Pixel System Architecture team, you will play a key role in defining the next-generation of Pixel products. During the product-definition phase, you will take a systems view, work cross-functionally to map targeted user experiences into workloads, and drive hardware definition decisions. You will develop and leverage power and performance models to project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring all decisions are optimized for the best user experience. You will work with engineering teams to support execution, validate projections, and support product features and software decisions at key checkpoints through launch.
As a part of the Thermal System Architecture group, your aim is to address thermal challenges by creating a coherent thermal strategy that considers all aspects of the problem: mechanical design, electrical design, power consumption, software strategy, and user experience.
As a Thermal System Architect, you will be at the heart of ensuring our products deliver great performance in all conditions while remaining cool and safe to the touch. You will engage with a wide variety of cross-functional teams to bring a unique system view to the thermal workstreams. Your responsibilities will be to drive decisions and workstreams based on data and system context, as communication skills are required to work efficiently with all the cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will require a unique blend of hardware knowledge, software knowledge, system analysis, and metric analysis. You will use data-driven insights to analyze performance, root-cause issues, and guide future hardware and software design as your work is critical to delivering a reliable experience for millions of Pixel users. The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to optimize the user thermal experience for better performances and temperature trade-offs.
- Develop system-level simulation models (Python) and methodologies to project thermal performance and inform cross-functional decisions.
- Conduct detailed analysis of field telemetries (Python/SQL) to drive hardware design decisions and new software thermal policies.
- Identify key usage patterns and areas of frictions to influence thermal work streams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience related to thermal engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with power and thermal measurement tools: data loggers, thermocouples, etc.
- Experience with Android tools such as adb, shell scripts, etc.
- Experience developing Python scripts and Python simulation models.
- Understanding and experience of mobile devices thermal constraints including environmental.
- Understanding of mobile devices, including both hardware and software, and interactions between the two.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to ramp up quickly and learn new fields and technologies.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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 benefits at Google.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Systems Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before targeting Systems Architect roles. Computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering codes cover most qualifying degrees, but information systems codes vary by program.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before interviews
Ask your recruiter or HR contact to confirm E-Verify Company ID enrollment before you invest time in interviews. A company can hire contractors through a verified employer of record, which is worth raising if the direct employer isn't enrolled.
Build your I-983 training plan around architecture competencies
Draft your I-983 learning objectives around specific systems design skills: distributed systems, cloud architecture, or enterprise integration patterns. Vague plans get rejected by DSOs, so tie each goal to a concrete deliverable your employer can evaluate.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Companies that file H-1B petitions for architects and senior engineers already understand specialty occupation requirements and run structured immigration programs. Use Migrate Mate to filter Systems Architect roles by employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not educating every hiring manager from scratch.
Negotiate cap-gap coverage into your start date
If you receive an H-1B selection and your STEM OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization. Tell your employer's HR team about this rule upfront so your start date and project assignments aren't put on hold unnecessarily.
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Does a Systems Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer files your I-983 training plan and the role genuinely develops engineering or technical skills tied to your STEM degree. The O*NET profile for Systems Architect sits in a STEM-designated occupational cluster. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your specific degree's CIP code, not just the job title.
How do I find Systems Architect employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can ask HR directly for the company's E-Verify Company ID, or search Migrate Mate, which filters Systems Architect roles by employers with verified sponsorship and E-Verify enrollment. Don't wait until after an offer to check. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and enrollment takes time.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Systems Architect position?
Your I-983 must outline specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, a supervision structure, and how the employer will evaluate your progress every six months. For Systems Architect roles, this typically means documenting goals around architecture design methodologies, system reliability engineering, or cloud infrastructure. Vague objectives are the most common reason DSOs send the plan back for revision.
Can I work on STEM OPT if my Systems Architect role is fully remote?
Yes, remote work is permitted under STEM OPT, but the employer must still be enrolled in E-Verify and must sign your I-983 training plan. USCIS requires that you have a bona fide employer-employee relationship, which means the company sets your deliverables, supervises your work, and can terminate the arrangement. Self-directed contractor setups without that structure don't qualify.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I switch to a new Systems Architect employer?
You can change employers during your STEM OPT period, but the new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you must submit a new I-983 training plan to your DSO before starting work. USCIS doesn't require a new I-765 filing for an employer change alone, but your DSO updates your SEVIS record. Don't start the new role until your DSO confirms the update is complete.
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