Lead CPU Design Verification Engineer, Silicon

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Research & Development • $177,000 PA - $266,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead CPU Design Verification Engineer at Google will design verification for future CPU developments, build functional verification infrastructure (unit, multi-unit, core, and subsystem levels), produce diagnostic code for quality CPUs, and verify/validate pre-silicon and post-silicon performance. The role requires expertise in verification methodologies (UVM, SystemVerilog), processor microarchitecture, and ideally low-power design verification. The team develops custom silicon for Google's products, pushing boundaries in hardware innovation for performance and efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position in Austin, TX or Portland, OR.
Must have:
  • 8+ years verification experience (UVM, SystemVerilog)
  • Processor microarchitecture expertise
  • Design verification for CPUs
  • Build verification infrastructure
  • Produce diagnostic code
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in relevant field
  • Low-power design verification experience
  • Linux/Android OS knowledge
  • ARM ISA familiarity
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details


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 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.
  • Knowledge of general purpose operating systems such as Linux and Android.
  • Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.

About the job

Be part of a diverse 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $177,000-$266,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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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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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