Multimedia Design Verification Lead, Silicon

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring for a senior verification role focused on RTL verification of complex ISP/Multimedia hardware. You will lead IP- and subsystem-level verification, collaborate with architecture and design teams, and drive full-chip integration efforts.

The position emphasizes power/performance verification, UVM-based testbenches, and cross-team mentorship. The role involves coordinating global DV activities, advancing coverage, and ensuring readiness toward tape-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience verifying digital logic at RTL using SystemVerilog for ASICs.
• 4 years of experience in people management, developing employees.
• Experience constructing reusable verification components and environments using UVM.
• Experience leading fully functional verification and performance validation cycle of subsystems such as Camera ML/Multimedia - ISP, Display, TPU/GPU, processors, or at the SOC level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IP- and subsystem-level verification for complex ISP/Multimedia hardware, partnering with architecture and design teams to identify critical scenarios and support full-chip integration.
• Lead subsystem verification for power and performance, including low-power design, embedded processor integration, and DVFS features.
• Build and enhance SystemVerilog/UVM constrained-random testbenches, debugging failures alongside designers to ensure functionally robust blocks.
• Define, measure, and close comprehensive coverage across stimulus and corner cases to eliminate verification holes and drive progress toward tape-out.
• Manage and mentor a global DV team across methodology, scheduling, regressions, and reviews, while aligning with SoC teams to track all milestone deliverables.

Skills

RTL verification

SystemVerilog

UVM

People management

HW/SW interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA)

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Diego, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience verifying digital logic at RTL using SystemVerilog for ASICs.
• 4 years of experience in people management, developing employees.
• Experience constructing reusable verification components and environments using UVM.
• Experience leading fully functional verification and performance validation cycle of subsystems such as: Camera ML/Multimedia - ISP, Display, TPU/GPU, processors, or at the SOC level.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
• Experience with Camera ISP image processing or other Multimedia IPs such as Display or Video Codec or ML Accelerator verification.
• Experience with System Verilog Assertions (SVA), assertion-based verification, and formal verification.
• Experience working with software teams to define hardware/software interfacing including control/status registers, security, and error handling.
• Experience with Low Power Verification and power management flows.

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.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Plan and execute IP- and subsystem-level verification for complex ISP/Multimedia hardware, partnering with architecture and design teams to identify critical scenarios and support full-chip integration.
• Lead subsystem verification for power and performance, including low-power design, embedded processor integration, and DVFS features.
• Build and enhance SystemVerilog/UVM constrained-random testbenches, debugging failures alongside designers to ensure functionally robust blocks.
• Define, measure, and close comprehensive coverage across stimulus and corner cases to eliminate verification holes and drive progress toward tape-out.
• Manage and mentor a global DV team across methodology, scheduling, regressions, and reviews, while aligning with SoC teams to track all milestone deliverables.

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