Senior CPU Architect: Performance & Microarchitecture Lead

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google's hardware team seeks a senior CPU architect to drive performance and microarchitecture across modern processors. You will work with RTL, software, and design engineers to shape CPU subsystems and deliver high-performance silicon.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in microarchitecture, strong modeling skills, and expertise with ARM/RISC-V/x86 ISA and system software. Competitive compensation, equity and benefits await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in microprocessor architecture and design.
• Experience with CPU architecture blocks and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with ISA (ARM, RISC-V, x86) and system software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions to complex problems in CPU performance and microarchitecture.
• Plan, drive, and evaluate architecture features from architecture and performance angles.
• Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications.
• Lead collaboration with RTL, design verification, and physical design teams.
• Drive performance correlation between models and RTL; triage pre/post-silicon performance issues.

Skills

Microprocessor architecture

CPU architecture design

Performance modeling

Linux kernel/Linux drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Google's hardware team seeks a senior CPU architect to drive performance and microarchitecture across modern processors. You will work with RTL, software, and design engineers to shape CPU subsystems and deliver high-performance silicon.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in microarchitecture, strong modeling skills, and expertise with ARM/RISC-V/x86 ISA and system software. Competitive compensation, equity and benefits await.