Google

Systems Design Engineer, Digital Signal Processing

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • 10 years in digital signal processing (DSP) or high-speed digital logic design.
  • Proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL.
  • Experienced with MATLAB, Python, or C for algorithm modeling and verification.
  • Master's degree or PhD is preferred for an edge in the selection process.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of high-speed digital blocks for GHz applications.
  • Transform architectural specs into bit-exact digital implementations.
  • Perform fixed-point analysis to optimize designs for area, power, and performance.
  • Drive the front-end design process to ensure high-quality output.
  • Collaborate with verification teams to develop accurate models in C/SystemC.

Benefits

  • 20% annual bonus target based on performance.
  • Equity opportunities within the company.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Access to professional development resources.
  • Flexible working options to encourage work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10 years of experience in design for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or high-speed digital logic.
  • Experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL.
  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C for algorithmic modeling and verification.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience taking complex DSP designs through the full front-end flow: Synthesis (Design Compiler/Genus), STA (PrimeTime/Tempus), and CDC/LEC (Spyglass/Conformal).
  • Experience implementing digital blocks for Communication Systems or PHY (e.g., filters, interpolators, or equalizers).
  • Experience with advanced FinFET process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm) and achieving timing closure at GHz frequencies.
  • Understanding of low-power design techniques and dynamic power optimization.


About the job

In this role, you'll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You'll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.

As a Systems Design Engineer, you will be the driving factor behind the physical implementation of next-generation TPU technology. You will own the critical path from mathematical model to bit-exact silicon. Your expertise in front-end design flows will be essential in delivering the hardware that powers Google's advanced AI models and cloud services.

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
  • Lead the design and implementation of high-speed blocks. Solve complex implementation issues related to GHz-frequency timing closure and advanced process nodes.
  • Transform high-level architectural specifications and communication theory models into efficient, bit-exact implementations.
  • Perform fixed-point analysis and micro-architectural trade-offs to optimize for area, power, and performance.
  • Drive the front-end design flow to ensure sign-off quality designs.
  • Collaborate closely with verification teams to develop bit-exact C /SystemC models.


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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