Senior CPU Microarchitecture Lead – Performance Modeling

Google LLC

City of Poughkeepsie (NY)

On-site

USD 192,000 - 278,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Google LLC in the United States is seeking a senior hardware engineer to push the boundaries of CPU microarchitecture and performance modeling. You will contribute to buildable, high-performance silicon by collaborating with RTL, design, and verification teams to deliver optimized CPU subsystems.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ proficiency, system software awareness (Linux kernel, device drivers), and the ability to guide engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 10 years of CPU microarchitecture design and performance modeling experience.
  • Experience in performance analysis, modeling, and PPA optimization; proficiency with C/C++ or scripting languages.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CPU microarchitecture design
Performance modeling
C/C++
Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
PhD in EE/CS (preferred)

Tools

Linux kernel
Device drivers
Runtime environments

Job description

Google LLC in the United States is seeking a senior hardware engineer to push the boundaries of CPU microarchitecture and performance modeling. You will contribute to buildable, high-performance silicon by collaborating with RTL, design, and verification teams to deliver optimized CPU subsystems.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ proficiency, system software awareness (Linux kernel, device drivers), and the ability to guide engineering teams.

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