Lead CPU Design Verification Engineer, Silicon

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimeLead$192,000–$278,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
verification methodologies
SystemVerilog
processor microarchitecture

Nice to have

computer architecture
low-power design verification
ARM Instruction Set Architecture
Linux
Android

Role summary

Google is seeking a Lead CPU Design Verification Engineer to develop custom silicon solutions for direct-to-consumer products. This role involves designing and building functional verification infrastructure, producing diagnostic code, and verifying performance for pre- and post-silicon stages. The position requires 8 years of experience with verification methodologies like UVM and SystemVerilog, and experience with processor microarchitecture. Preferred qualifications include a Master's or PhD, low-power design verification experience, and familiarity with ARM ISA and operating systems like Linux and Android.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience with verification methodologies and languages such as Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and SystemVerilog.
Experience with processor microarchitecture.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
Experience in low-power design verification.
Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
Knowledge of general purpose operating systems such as Linux and Android.

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.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

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:

Design verification for future CPU developments.
Build functional verification infrastructure, the infrastructure will include unit, multi-unit, core, and subsystem level verification environments.
Produce diagnostic code repositories that sufficiently enable production of quality CPU’s.
Verify and validate performance for both pre-silicon and post-silicon.

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