Senior CPU Performance Architect

Google Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Google Inc. in multiple locations (Austin, Portland, Mountain View, Poughkeepsie) seeks an experienced CPU architecture engineer to plan and evaluate ARM features, and to develop performance models for microarchitecture studies.

You will lead cross‑functional collaboration to deliver efficient CPU implementations and write architecture specifications. The role requires strong expertise in CPU architecture, performance modeling, and system software understanding (Linux, drivers, runtime) with an

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 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.

Skills

Micro-architecture

Performance modeling

CPU architecture

Workload characterization

Instruction set knowledge (ARM, RISC-V

Education

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

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with emphasis on computer architecture

Tools

Linux

Runtime

Device drivers

Job description

Austin, TX, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Poughkeepsie, NY, USA – Please select your preferred working location from the options above.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

US: $163,000 – $237,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Learn more about benefits at Google.

English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise.

Google is a proud 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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionally by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.