Google

Senior Physical Design Engineer, Silicon

Google$163K — $236K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8 years in high-speed digital design and PPA optimization.
  • Experience with sign-off convergence domains like STA and electrical checks.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with architecture, RTL, and DFT teams to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Take ownership of physical design implementations from synthesis through placement and routing.
  • Debug critical timing paths using advanced design techniques.
  • Conduct sign-off activities including static timing analysis and layout checks.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target.
  • Equity benefits package.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
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X In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with high-speed digital design, implementation, and Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization.
  • Experience with sign-off convergence domains, including Static Timing Analysis (STA), electrical checks, or physical verification.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Experience with advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm, 2nm, or below).
  • Experience applying AI/ML-assisted techniques for physical design closure and PPA scaling.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl) and data mining for QoR metrics.
  • Understanding of EMIR flows, power grid design, and design reliability for high-frequency circuits.


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 - $236000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Partner with architecture, RTL, and DFT teams to optimize power, performance, and area trade-offs.
  • Own block and IP-level physical design implementations from synthesis through place and route.
  • Debug critical timing paths and apply advanced physical design techniques to solve timing challenges.
  • Execute signoff activities, including static timing analysis, power recovery, and electrical layout checks.

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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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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