CPU System Software Engineer, Performance Architect

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 System Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talents in a wide arena consisting of Android, Pixel, and Central Processing Unit (CPU) team to enable hardware and software codesign for Android systems. A bridge needs to be built between all stakeholders of Android systems so that they use consistent benchmarks, metrics and methodologies to design efficient processors.

In this role, you will explore Android workloads and CPU design together to provide unique, engaged and actionable insights for hardware and software codesign, differentiating Google’s in-house processor design from performer and 3rd-party Intellectual Property (IPs).

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 $156,000-$229,000 + 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.

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