Silicon Design Lead, Devices and Services

2 Months ago • 8-15 Years • Research & Development • $177,000 PA - $266,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Silicon Design Lead, you will be part of a team designing chassis IPs (NoC, Clock, Debug, QoS, etc.) and subsystems for Pixel SoCs. You'll collaborate with architecture, software, verification, power, timing, and synthesis teams to specify and deliver high-quality RTL design. Responsibilities include leading a team delivering fabric interconnect IP and subsystems, defining microarchitecture details, overseeing RTL development and debugging, meeting schedule commitments, and participating in synthesis, timing/power estimation, and FPGA/silicon bring-up. This role requires expertise in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog, microarchitecture, low-power SoC design, and ARM-based SoCs. You will contribute to the innovation behind products used by millions.
Must have:
  • 8+ years RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
  • 4+ years people management experience
  • ARM-based SoC, interconnect, ASIC methodology experience
  • Lead team delivering fabric interconnect IP
  • Define microarchitecture details
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • 15+ years IP design experience (clocking, interconnects, peripherals)
  • Experience with low power estimation, timing closure, and synthesis
  • Experience managing technical teams
  • Ability to drive multi-generational roadmap

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with RTL design using Verilog/System Verilog and microarchitecture.
  • 4 years of experience in people management, leading IP/SoC design team for low power SoCs.
  • Experience with ARM-based SoCs, interconnects, and ASIC methodology.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15 years of experience with IP design for clocking, interconnects, and peripherals.
  • Experience with methodologies for low power estimation, timing closure, and synthesis.
  • Experience managing technical teams.
  • Ability to drive multi-generational roadmap for IP/SoC development.

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.

As a Silicon Design Lead, you will be part of the team that designs chassis IPs (NoC, Clock, Debug, QoS, etc.) and subsystems for Pixel SoCs. You will collaborate with members of architecture, software, verification, power, timing, synthesis, etc. to specify and deliver high quality RTL design. You'll solve technical problems with innovative micro-architecture, low power design methodology, and evaluate design options with complexity, performance, power, and area in mind.

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.

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

  • Lead a team that delivers fabric interconnect IP, sub-system.
  • Define microarchitecture details such as interface protocol, block diagram, data flow, pipelines, etc.
  • Oversee RTL development, debug functional/performance simulations.
  • Meet schedule commitments and provide strong support to customers.
  • Participate in synthesis, timing/power estimation, and FPGA/silicon bring-up.

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