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Google · 4 weeks ago

SoC Physical Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$132K/yr - $189K/yr

4+ years exp

Google is a leading technology company that is shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. As a SoC Physical Design Engineer, you will drive cutting-edge TPU technology, collaborate with various teams, and solve technical problems to innovate custom silicon solutions that power Google's applications.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Participate in the Physical Design of blocks for complex Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) chips

Contribute to the design and closure of the subchip and individual blocks from Register-Transfer Level-to-Graphic Design System

Collaborate with RTL/Design and Product Development teams to achieve the best Power Performance Area (PPA) possible. This includes conducting feasibility studies for new micro-architectures as well as optimizing runs for best Quality of Results (QoR)

Qualification

Physical design experienceStatic Timing Analysis (STA)Scripting languagesBlock/subchip level PnRLayout verificationIP integrationBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhDSemiconductor physics

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

4 years of experience with physical design

Experience in physical design areas such as synthesis, place and route, Static Timing Analysis (STA), verification, or power analysis

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture

Experience in block/subchip level PnR for complex SoC

Experience with multiple-cycles of SoC in ASIC design

Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl

Experience with layout verification and design rules

Experience in IP integration (e.g., memories, IO's and Analog IP) with the knowledge of semiconductor device physics and transistor characteristics

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Andy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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