Senior CPU Microarchitecture Lead

Google LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a senior hardware architect focused on CPU microarchitecture and performance modeling. You will design and evaluate high-performance cores, build precise PPA models, and document CPU subsystem specifications.

Collaboration with RTL, physical design, and verification teams is essential to deliver production-ready microarchitectures. US-based candidates can expect a compensation package including a base salary, a 20% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience with CPU microarchitecture design and performance modeling.
• Experience with software performance analysis and high-performance computer architectures.
• Experience in performance modeling, performance analysis, workload characterization, or PPA optimization.
• Experience in C/C++ or other scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative microarchitectural features to significantly enhance CPU performance.
• Model complex core microarchitectural concepts and evaluate PPA trade-offs for a buildable CPU.
• Define and document CPU subsystem microarchitecture specifications.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with RTL, physical design, and verification teams for a high-performance CPU implementation.
• Drive performance correlation between the model and RTL and triage pre/post-silicon performance issues.

Skills

CPU microarchitecture

Performance modeling

C/C++

Cross-functional collaboration

RTL collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD required (preferred)

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a senior hardware architect focused on CPU microarchitecture and performance modeling. You will design and evaluate high-performance cores, build precise PPA models, and document CPU subsystem specifications.

Collaboration with RTL, physical design, and verification teams is essential to deliver production-ready microarchitectures. US-based candidates can expect a compensation package including a base salary, a 20% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits.