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Google · 4 hours ago

Physical Design Engineer, University Graduate, PhD

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$132K/yr - $189K/yr

Google is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Physical Design Engineer to work on cutting-edge TPU technology. The role involves collaborating with various teams to drive the design and optimization of complex semiconductor chips, focusing on performance and efficiency.

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 (RTL2GDSII)

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

PhD in Electrical EngineeringPhysical design experienceScripting PythonScripting TclScripting PerlSoC architectureVLSI principlesStatic Timing Analysis (STA)Clock Domain Crossings (CDC)Circuit designAnalysisSoft skills

Required

PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Academic, educational, internship, or project experience with physical design

Preferred

Experience in scripting using Languages like Python, Tcl, Perl

Proficiency in fundamental SoC architecture and hardware description languages such as Verilog, facilitating effective collaboration with logic design teams to resolve timing issues

Knowledge of fundamental VLSI and physical design principles, including expertise in semiconductor device physics and transistor structures (e.g., finfet, Gate all around)

Understanding of Static Timing Analysis(STA), Clock Domain Crossings (CDC), clock/power distribution and analysis, RC extraction and correlation, place and route, circuit design and analysis

Understanding of standard cells, SRAMs, power, noise, and IR analysis

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

H1B Sponsorship

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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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