Silicon Design Engineer

1 Week ago • All levels • Research & Development • $132,000 PA - $189,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a PhD Silicon Engineer at Google, you'll develop custom silicon solutions for direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to innovative hardware, optimizing performance, power, and area. Responsibilities include implementing novel approaches, collaborating with cross-functional teams, translating research into impactful silicon solutions, and developing design methodologies. You'll participate in the design, verification, and validation of complex silicon systems, including RTL coding, functional verification, synthesis, and physical design. The role involves investigating and implementing advanced modeling and simulation techniques to analyze and optimize system performance, power consumption, and thermal characteristics. This position requires a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, and experience in digital or physical silicon design.
Must have:
  • PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Experience in digital or physical silicon design
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and Python/Perl
  • RTL coding, functional verification, synthesis, physical design
Good to have:
  • Heterogeneous computing, low-power design, advanced packaging research
  • Hardware performance modeling and analysis
  • Peer-reviewed publications
  • Industry-standard design tools experience

Job Details


Minimum qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience in digital or physical silicon design, demonstrated through internships, academic research, and publications.
  • Experience in any one hardware description language (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog) and one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Research experience in advanced topics such as heterogeneous computing, low-power design, or advanced packaging.
  • Experience with hardware performance modeling and analysis.
  • Experience with publications in peer reviewed journals, and conferences.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard design tools for simulation, synthesis, physical design, and verification.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

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 PhD Silicon Engineer, you will investigate and implement novel approaches to optimize performance, power, and area. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product groups, to translate findings into impactful silicon solutions that enhance user experience. You will also contribute to the development of design methodologies and automation flows that accelerate the design process.

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 $132,000-$189,000 + 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 and develop innovative solutions in digital and physical silicon design, encompassing areas such as microarchitecture, circuit design, and physical implementation.
  • Develop and implement advanced modeling and simulation techniques to analyze and optimize system performance, power consumption, and thermal characteristics.
  • Participate in the design, verification, and validation of complex silicon systems, including RTL coding, functional verification, synthesis, and physical design.
  • Contribute to the development of design methodologies and automation flows that improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into practical silicon solutions.

Similar Jobs

Age of Learning - Senior Data Engineer

Age of Learning

(Remote)
4 Months ago
Definitive Healthcare - Data Scientist/Sr. Data Scientist-Data Science-AA&I

Definitive Healthcare

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Google - Signal and Power Integrity Engineer, Machine Learning

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Lead Automation Programmer

Epic Games

(On-Site)
1 Month ago
Amanotes - Product Data Analyst

Amanotes

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Rockstar Games - Senior UI Programmer

Rockstar Games

Oakville, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Valeo - Site Management Controller

Valeo

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Meta - Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Meta

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Fluence - Sr. Software Architect (m/f/d)

Fluence

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Luxoft - Senior C++ Developer with Android experience

Luxoft

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

2K - Senior Technical Animator

2K

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Day ago
PwC - Data Architect – Technology Consulting

PwC

Prague, Prague, Czechia (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Fanatee - Data Science Intern

Fanatee

(On-Site)
9 Months ago
Canonical - Performance Marketing Manager

Canonical

(Remote)
9 Hours ago
Canva - Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Warehouse Platform

Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Remote)
1 Month ago
bazzar voice  - Staff Data Engineer

bazzar voice

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Alphasense - Engineering Manager

Alphasense

(Remote)
7 Hours ago
Axon - Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Axon

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
7 Hours ago
Riot Games - Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure Reliability

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
19 Hours ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Sunnyvale, California, United States

NVIDIA - Senior ASIC Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Remote, Oregon, United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
VVater - Electrical Engineer

VVater

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Google - Static Timing Analysis Engineer, FullChip/ASIC Implementation

Google

San Diego, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Adtran - Power Electronics Design Engineer

Adtran

Huntsville, Alabama, United States (On-Site)
18 Hours ago
Snail Games - Staff Accountant (Onsite)

Snail Games

Loveland, Colorado, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
PlayStation Global - Technical Product Manager II

PlayStation Global

Aliso Viejo, California, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
SailPoint - Senior Software Engineer, Developer Relations

SailPoint

United States (On-Site)
1 Day ago
Mattel  Inc  - American Girl Party Planner

Mattel Inc

California, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
ByteDance - Brand Partnership Manager

ByteDance

Austin, Texas, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Google - Customer Engineer, Data Analytics, Google Cloud

Google

Sunnyvale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Research & Development Jobs

Samsung Semiconductor - Staff Engineer, ASIC Design, Front End

Samsung Semiconductor

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Assystems - Ingénieur MES / AVEVA H/F

Assystems

Carquefou, Pays De La Loire, France (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Assystems - Administrateur AVEVA PDMS E3D H/F

Assystems

Courbevoie, Île-de-France, France (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
ByteDance - Senior Site Reliability Engineer, ML System

ByteDance

San Jose, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Google - Silicon Networking Microarchitecture and RTL Lead

Google

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Riot Games - Integration Specialist, Enterprise

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Niantic - Senior Computer Vision Software Engineer

Niantic

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
NVIDIA - Clock Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Google - Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads

Google

Mountain View, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. Bring your insight, imagination and a healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Mountain View, California, United States (On-Site)

Mountain View, California, United States (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Google

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug