Senior CPU Architecture and Performance Architect, Silicon

Google Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google is hiring a Senior CPU Architecture and Performance Architect, Silicon, to push the boundaries of custom silicon for consumer devices. You will influence architecture choices and drive performance and efficiency gains across real hardware implementations.

You will interact with design and verification teams, write architecture specs, and develop micro-benchmarks to ensure pre- and post-silicon performance targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with micro-processor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design.
• Experience with performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization and experience with CPU architecture (e.g., CPU block).

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate ARM’s architecture features from architecture and performance perspectives.
• Develop a performance model for analysis and microarchitecture studies.
• Lead collaboration with design and verification teams to develop efficient CPU implementation.
• Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications.
• Drive performance correlation between the model and RTL implementation, including micro-benchmark development and pre-/post-silicon performance triage.

Skills

CPU Architecture

Performance Modeling

Micro-processor Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CE/CS or related field

Job description

Senior CPU Architecture and Performance Architect, Silicon

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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with micro-processor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design.
• Experience with performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization and experience with CPU architecture (e.g., CPU block).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an emphasis on computer architecture.
• 5 years of experience in CPU micro-architecture exploration and development.
• Knowledge of processor instruction set architecture (e.g., ARM, RISC‑V, x86).
• Knowledge of system software components, such as Linux, drivers, and runtime.

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 Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user’s interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people’s lives better through technology.

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

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 Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user’s interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people’s lives better through technology.

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

US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Plan and evaluate ARM’s architecture features from both architecture and performance aspects.
• Develop a performance model for performance analysis and microarchitecture studies.
• Lead collaboration with design and verification teams to develop efficient CPU implementation.
• Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications.
• Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, including micro‑benchmark development and pre‑silicon and post‑silicon performance bug triage.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google’s EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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