Google

TPU SoC Design Engineer, Google Cloud

Google$116K — $166K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2 years' experience in ASIC RTL design using SystemVerilog or Verilog.
  • Proficient with EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, and power analysis.
  • Strong background in digital design, including state machines and bus protocols.
  • (Preferred) Master's degree or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a focus on computer architecture.
  • (Preferred) 5 years' experience in RTL coding with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • (Preferred) Familiarity with scripting in Python, Tcl, or Perl, and debugging tools like Verdi or VCS.

Responsibilities

  • Define and document microarchitecture for TPU digital designs.
  • Write efficient and power-optimized RTL code primarily in SystemVerilog.
  • Collaborate with Verification team to develop test plans and ensure functionality.
  • Coordinate with Physical Design team to address timing, area, and power constraints.
  • Enhance design tools, methodologies, and flows for ASIC projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • PGO opportunities such as professional development and learning programs.
  • Generous parental leave and family support resources.
  • Wellness programs and mental health support.
  • Access to on-site fitness centers and recreational activities.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in ASIC RTL design using systemverilog or verilog.
  • Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, and power analysis.
  • Experiecnce with digital design, including synchronous and asynchronous logic, state machines, and bus protocols.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • 5 years of experience with RTL coding using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Experience in scripting (e.g., Python, Tcl, or Perl) and debugging with tools like Verdi or VCS.
  • Experience with SOC implementation standards and interfaces (e.g., AXI).
  • Experience architecting RTL solutions employing software based construction, instantiation, customization and generation of RTL.
  • Experience with CDC, UPF, RDC, RTL Linting, and LEC.


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.

In this role, you will be working on SoC-level RTL design for our data center accelerators. You will work on top-level RTL, architecture, design and implementation of global communication busses, and integration of complex ASIC designs. This is a cross-functional and central role that will require interactions with numerous ASIC development teams. You will own deliverables to the cross-functional teams (e.g., Physical Design, Verification, Validation, Firmware) at various project milestones. You will also be directly involved in defining and creating methodologies that enable an efficient design environment for all ASIC engineers.

You will be a key contributor to the development of Google's AI accelerators. You will create innovative and efficient hardware solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on technical problems at the forefront of AI hardware, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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

US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Define and document the microarchitecture for digital designs within the TPU.
  • Write performant, and power-efficient Register Transfer Level (RTL) code, primarily in SystemVerilog.
  • Collaborate with the Verification team to develop test plans, debug RTL, and ensure functional correctness.
  • Work with the Physical Design team to meet timing, area, power, and manufacturability requirements.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of design tools, flows, and methodologies.


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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