Lead, TPU Silicon Validation - Software Engineering Manager

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead TPU development and Silicon Validation efforts, guiding multiple teams across simulation, emulation, and silicon environments. You will set priorities, coach engineers, and align strategic goals with product outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in test content development, complex system design, and cross-team collaboration to validate cutting-edge chip and hardware systems at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development using C and C++.
• 3 years of experience with embedded systems and embedded operating systems.
• 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years in people management or team leadership role.
• Experience with test design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team responsible for TPU development and Silicon Validation by setting clear priorities, providing coaching and performance feedback, and aligning team strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Define the technical roadmap, guide complex system designs to solve ambiguous problems, and uphold engineering best practices through code reviews and architectural oversight.
• Oversee the development of comprehensive test frameworks, core test generators, and IP test content required to drive pre- and post-silicon ASIC validation across simulation, emulation, and silicon environments.
• Direct the creation of critical simulation and modeling tools (GRM and ISS), embedded firmware/software for test boards, and innovative tests and coverage analysis methodologies to maximize hardware stress testing.
• Collaborate seamlessly with chip, hardware, system, and software engineering teams to debug complex issues and comprehensively validate chip and system features.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Technical leadership

People management

Test design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Master's or PhD in CS or related field

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead TPU development and Silicon Validation efforts, guiding multiple teams across simulation, emulation, and silicon environments. You will set priorities, coach engineers, and align strategic goals with product outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership in test content development, complex system design, and cross-team collaboration to validate cutting-edge chip and hardware systems at scale.