Google · 5 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Silicon and Software Integration, Google Cloud
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$183K/yr - $271K/yr
8+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Lead Engineer for Silicon and Software Integration. In this role, you'll shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration by driving cutting-edge TPU technology and leading cross-functional teams in the development and validation of custom silicon solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead hardware, software, and system integration for custom silicon, bridging architecture, design, and compiler teams to ensure platform delivery
Own functional and performance validation requirements, ensuring successful demonstration across tape-out and post-silicon phases
Drive ML compute feature bring-up by integrating first and third-party IPs and developing hardware-validating firmware
Execute HW-SW co-simulation strategies utilizing RTL simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments to streamline silicon validation
Design microbenchmarks and detailed validation plans based on cross-functional design specifications to verify IP functionality and performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, embedded firmware, ASIC design or verification, integration and enablement of first or third-party IPs
Experience in hardware/software integration including developing and debugging firmware
Experience with RTL development design or design verification (DV)
Experience leading a cross-functional team of digital systems
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture
5 years of experience with C++/Python software design principles
Experience developing firmware for embedded systems or accelerators
Experience as a tech lead integrating hardware/software systems in accelerators
Proficiency in debugging firmware using simulation tools or working knowledge of RTOS internals
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
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