Senior CAD Design Verification Engineer – Silicon AI

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to shape TPU architecture and drive AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will lead CAD methodology efforts, verify complex digital designs, and guide tool flows across teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in chip design processes and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver scalable silicon solutions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years with CAD, SystemVerilog, and design verification, plus strong Python or C/C++ tool development experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years CAD experience.
• Experience with SystemVerilog and design verification.
• Experience developing tools in Python or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD methodology engineers to support chip DV teams and tool flows.
• Partner with Chip Project teams to standardize methodology across regions.
• Evaluate tools for potential deployment.
• Collaborate to identify opportunities for improved chip design.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve issues with schedules.

Skills

CAD experience

SystemVerilog

Hardware design

Automation

Design verification

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or related field

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to shape TPU architecture and drive AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will lead CAD methodology efforts, verify complex digital designs, and guide tool flows across teams.

The role emphasizes leadership in chip design processes and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver scalable silicon solutions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years with CAD, SystemVerilog, and design verification, plus strong Python or C/C++ tool development experience.