CPU Architecture Lead

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Research & Development • $227,000 PA - $320,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Lead CPU Architect, you'll be a key contributor to improving processor instruction set architecture and developing innovative micro-architecture features for Google's advanced SoC products. Responsibilities include defining frontend microarchitecture, working with the performance team on analysis tasks, collaborating on PPA tradeoff analysis for new features, communicating results to support decisions, guiding micro-architects in developing innovative ideas, and collaborating with Android and AI teams on performance analysis. This role requires expertise in high-performance microprocessor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, design, modeling, analysis, and workload characterization. Experience with CPU architecture, CPU blocks, C/C++, and scripting languages is essential.
Must have:
  • 10+ years in high-performance microprocessor architecture
  • Experience in performance modeling and analysis
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Master's or PhD in relevant field
  • Experience leading CPU/ML micro-architecture exploration
  • Knowledge of system software components (Linux, drivers, runtime)
  • Knowledge of processor instruction set architecture (ARM, RISC-V, x86)
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience in high-performance microprocessor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design.
  • Experience in performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization.
  • Experience in CPU architecture with CPU blocks, and with C/C++ and scripting languages.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Experience leading CPU/ML micro-architecture exploration, performance model development, performance analysis, performance correlation, and workload characterization.
  • Knowledge of system software components, such as Linux, drivers, and runtime.
  • Knowledge of processor instruction set architecture (e.g., ARM, RISC-V, x86).

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 Lead CPU Architect in architecture and performance, you will be the key contributor to improve processor instruction set architecture, to develop innovative micro-architecture features, and deliver Google’s advanced SoC products. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with talents in Google’s Android applications and Google’s AI teams to plan and conduct application and benchmark performance analysis, and to project their performance at various design phases.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $227,000-$320,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Work with other engineers and management to define frontend (branch prediction, instruction fetch) microarchitecture that align with the Google CPU business goals.
  • Work with the performance team to define performance analysis tasks and priority to evaluate the microarchitecture concepts.
  • Collaborate with design teams in Performance, Power, Area (PPA) tradeoff analysis for new microarchitecture features. 
  • Communicate ideas and performance/PPA results in both qualitative and quantitative fashion to support the decisions.
  • Guide micro-architects to develop and assess innovative CPU microarchitecture ideas.

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