Google

CPU SoC Verification Engineer

Google$138K — $197K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of ARM-based SoC verification experience, including cache coherency and high-speed bus protocols.
  • Experience in post-silicon debug across Process, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) corners.
  • Familiarity with RTL verification and Gate Level Simulation (GLS) workflows.
  • Preferred: Master's or PhD with emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Preferred: Experience with UVM/OVM methodologies and automation using Python or Perl.

Responsibilities

  • Drive ARM SoC and subsystem verification, simulation, and debug for CPU designs.
  • Lead post-silicon debug to diagnose hardware failures and ensure production stability.
  • Translate simulation-based sequences into ATE-ready formats for high-fidelity testing.
  • Execute GLS and timing-annotated simulations using EDA tools.
  • Generate ATE patterns from simulations to maintain testing fidelity.

Benefits

  • Equity and bonuses based on performance.
  • Healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience with ARM-based SoC verification, including cache coherency, Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnects, or high-speed bus protocols.
  • Experience with post-silicon debug and diagnosing failures across Process, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) corners.
  • Experience in RTL verification and Gate Level Simulation (GLS) workflows.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Experience with UVM/OVM methodologies and using Python or Perl to automate ARM SoC verification flows.


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.

As a CPU SoC DV Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the functional integrity of CPU subsystems from initial RTL simulation through to final silicon characterization. You will develop robust verification environments, drive GLS, and partner with ATE teams to debug and stabilize high-speed patterns in a production environment.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $138000 - $197000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Drive ARM SoC and sub-system level verification, simulation, and debug for CPU RTL and gate-level netlists.
  • Lead post-silicon debug efforts to diagnose complex hardware failures and ensure pattern stability in production.
  • Translate simulation-based functional sequences into ATE/SLT-ready formats, ensuring high-fidelity pattern conversion through virtual tester environments.
  • Execute GLS and timing-annotated (SDF) simulations using industry-standard EDA tools.
  • Generate and convert ATE patterns utilizing virtual tester environments to ensure high-fidelity translation from simulation.


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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