Google

CPU Global Design Lead, Silicon

Google$240K — $334K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • 15 years of experience in CPU or AI accelerator logic/RTL design essential.
  • Proficient in RTL language (System Verilog) and design processes (e.g., Lint, UPF).
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
  • Experience in leading front-end design for modern processors or AI accelerators valuable.
  • Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture beneficial.
  • Knowledge of SOC design, architecture, and integration advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop CPU subsystem and front-end designs focusing on microarchitecture and RTL.
  • Propose microarchitecture features and collaborate with teams for performance trade-off studies.
  • Analyze and communicate microarchitecture enhancements, ensuring designs meet PPA goals.
  • Work alongside Verification, physical design, and power teams to achieve design objectives.
  • Stay updated with modern techniques and translate them into design practices for performance evaluation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock ownership plan.
  • Access to wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in CPU or AI accelerator logic/RTL design, including microarchitecture definition and Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimizations.
  • Experience with RTL language (System Verilog) and related design processes (e.g., Lint, UPF).

Preferred qualifications:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Experience leading front-end design for modern processor components or AI accelerators.
  • Experience with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
  • Experience with SOC design, architect, and integration.


About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $240,000-$334,000 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 .

Responsibilities
  • Participate in developing CPU subsystem. Develop CPU subsystem front-end designs, emphasizing microarchitecture and RTL design for the next generation CPU.
  • Propose performance enhancing microarchitecture features, and work with Software, Architect, and Performance teams for trade-off studies.
  • Communicate the pros and cons of microarchitecture enhancements. Deliver designs, meeting PPA goals with production quality.
  • Work with the Verification team to ensure production of quality designs, and the physical design and power teams to meet frequency, power, and area goals.
  • Become familiar with modern techniques, interpret the techniques into design constructs, and languages in order to provide guidance to and participate in the performance evaluation effort.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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