Physical Design Engineer, TPU

8 Hours ago • 7 Years + • Artificial Intelligence • $156,000 PA - $229,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration by driving cutting-edge TPU technology. As a Physical Design Engineer, you'll work on the physical implementation of complex ASICs in advanced technology nodes, overseeing physical design of internal and third-party IPs. Responsibilities include setting up and reviewing constraints for synthesis, STA, CDC, and RDC; planning and reviewing floorplans; establishing PD flows; acting as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors; and tracking progress and resolving issues. The work focuses on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML systems, contributing to products used worldwide.
Must have:
  • 7+ years physical design experience
  • Experience with logic synthesis, PnR, timing closure, and STA
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • ASIC implementation in advanced nodes
Good to have:
  • Master's/PhD in EE/CE/CS
  • Experience managing external vendors
  • Compute cores, high-speed memory, advanced packaging experience
  • Physical design automation flow creation
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.
  • 7 years of physical design experience with industry-standard tools, languages, and methodologies relevant to the development of silicon-based ICs and chips.
  • Experience in logic synthesis, PnR, timing closure, and static timing analysis.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • Experience managing external vendors.
  • Experience with compute cores, high-speed memory technologies, silicon interposer design and advanced packaging technologies.
  • Experience crafting physical design automation flows.

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.

The ML, Systems, & Cloud AI (MSCA) organization at Google designs, implements, and manages the hardware, software, machine learning, and systems infrastructure for all Google services (Search, YouTube, etc.) and Google Cloud. Our end users are Googlers, Cloud customers and the billions of people who use Google services around the world.

We prioritize security, efficiency, and reliability across everything we do - from developing our latest TPUs to running a global network, while driving towards shaping the future of hyperscale computing. Our global impact spans software and hardware, including Google Cloud’s Vertex AI, the leading AI platform for bringing Gemini models to enterprise customers.

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.

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

  • Drive the physical implementation of complex ASICs in advanced technology nodes at floorplan block, subsystem, and chip levels.
  • Oversee physical design of internal IPs and third-party IPs, including digital logic, I/Os, analog PHYs, etc.
  • Setup and/or review constraints for synthesis, STA, CDC, and RDC.
  • Plan/review floorplan and provide feedback.
  • Set up PD flows, participate in co-design. Be a liaison between internal design teams and external vendors, track PD progress via checklists and help resolve PD issues.

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