Google

Senior CPU Design Verification Engineer, Emulation

Google$163K — $237K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 8 years in Design Verification (UVM/SystemVerilog) and Hardware Emulation.
  • Experience reproducing post-silicon lab failures in emulation/simulation.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard debug tools like Synopsys Verdi and Cadence SimVision.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, TCL, Bash) for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison between Emulation, Design Verification (DV), and RTL teams for root-cause analysis.
  • Correlate DV simulation failures with emulation results using SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches.
  • Lead post-silicon debug by analyzing lab artifacts to replicate silicon bugs in emulation.
  • Create automation tools and scripts for debug pipelines linking software to hardware triggers.
  • Employ deep micro-architecture knowledge to quickly identify complex hardware issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare package.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs.
Full Job Description
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in both Design Verification (UVM/SystemVerilog) and Hardware Emulation.
  • Experience reproducing post-silicon lab failures in emulation or simulation environments.
  • Experience with industry-standard debug tools (e.g., Synopsys Verdi, Cadence SimVision), with experience using scripting languages (Python, TCL, Bash) to automate debug workflows.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Understanding of CPU/SoC micro-architecture.
  • Knowledge of standard high-speed protocols (e.g., PCIe, CXL, AMBA).
  • Expertise parsing post-silicon diagnostic artifacts like scan dumps, OS logs, and JTAG traces.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical issues across distinct engineering domains.


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.

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

US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) 15% bonus target bonus equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Act as the critical bridge between Emulation, Design Verification (DV), and Register-Transfer Level (RTL) teams to accelerate root-cause analysis.
  • Correlate DV simulation failures with emulation results by analyzing SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches.
  • Lead post-silicon debug by analyzing lab artifacts (scan dumps, software logs) to reproduce silicon bugs in emulation.
  • Create tools and scripts to automate debug pipelines and bridge software workloads with hardware triggers.
  • Utilize deep micro-architecture knowledge to rapidly isolate complex hardware issues.

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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