Google

Staff Hardware/Software Systems Architect, Silicon

Google$192K — $278K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of experience with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.
  • Experience designing system architecture from a software perspective.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred in relevant fields with a focus on computer architecture.
  • Expertise with Android architecture, including Kernel and frameworks.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of software interactions with various IP blocks.
  • Understanding of embedded systems architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Guide hardware decisions through in-depth analysis of system workloads and software stacks.
  • Shape software architecture to maximize custom silicon capabilities.
  • Collaborate with Google Research and other teams to create innovative features.
  • Architect solutions that balance power, performance, and area targets.
  • Address system-level bottlenecks with creative architectural strategies.

Benefits

  • Health benefits and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health resources.
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning.
Full Job Description
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Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.
  • Experience designing system architecture from a software perspective.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Expertise with Android architecture, Kernel, frameworks, services, etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of interactions between software and different IP blocks, general and special purpose compute units.
  • Understanding of computer architecture in embedded systems.
  • Ability to traverse across the stack from Silicon to Apps.


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 member of the Silicon System Architecture team, you will drive the hardware/software co-design of next-generation SoCs. By leveraging your deep systems expertise, you will directly shape the roadmap for custom IP, SoC platforms, and system software.

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

US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Guide strategic hardware decisions through deep-dive analysis of full-system workloads and first-party software stacks.
  • Shape software architecture to unlock the full potential and specialized capabilities of custom silicon.
  • Partner with Google Research, Pixel, and platform software teams to engineer category-defining features and user experiences.
  • Architect end-to-end solutions that optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA) targets.
  • Manage complex system-level bottlenecks by advocating bold, creative architectural approaches.


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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Size
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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