This role involves maintaining and upgrading Google's CPU emulation infrastructure, acting as the primary interface with emulation vendors. Responsibilities include exploring emulation methodologies, implementing workflows, creating automation tools for EDA tools and job management, supporting team members in debugging, and bringing up external interfaces on emulation platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with emulation systems, EDA tools (Palladium or Zebu), scripting (Perl, TCL, or Python), and ideally RTL design, Verilog, and SystemVerilog. The position contributes to developing custom silicon solutions for Google's direct-to-consumer products, impacting millions of users globally.