Senior Physical Design Lead, TPU ASIC — AI Silicon Innovation

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Job summary

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA, is hiring a senior physical design lead focused on TPUs and AI‑ML silicon. You will drive the full cycle from RTL to GDSII for high-performance subchips, balancing power, performance, and area while coordinating with RTL, DFT, and packaging teams to meet aggressive milestones.

The role requires a strong background in physical design leadership, systems-level thinking, and proven ability to manage complex projects with external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in physical design, leading full-chip or sub-chip implementation, floorplanning, place and route, timing closure for high-speed ASICs.
• Experience in Python, Tcl, or Perl scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical design implementation and strategy for high-performance silicon for critical subchips.
• Manage full design cycle from RTL to GDSII with sign-off closures for timing, electrical performance, and power integrity.
• Collaborate with RTL, DFT, methodology, and packaging teams to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Work with external EDA and IP vendors to improve flows and ensure efficient execution.
• Drive execution schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation across your area of ownership.

Skills

Physical design

Full-chip implementation

RTL to GDSII

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Synopsys DP

Mentor Calibre

StarRC

Job description

Google LLC in Sunnyvale, CA, is hiring a senior physical design lead focused on TPUs and AI‑ML silicon. You will drive the full cycle from RTL to GDSII for high-performance subchips, balancing power, performance, and area while coordinating with RTL, DFT, and packaging teams to meet aggressive milestones.

The role requires a strong background in physical design leadership, systems-level thinking, and proven ability to manage complex projects with external vendors.