Silicon Engineer- P and D- (gCPU), Design Verification (multiple openings)

Google; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Platforms and Devices group in Portland, OR seeks a Silicon Validation Engineer to develop, analyze, and verify custom silicon chips for data centers and consumer devices. The role emphasizes object-oriented design verification and cutting-edge networking hardware integration across Google’s global infrastructure.

The position reports to the Portland, OR office with a potential hybrid schedule according to Google policy; base salary ranges prominently noted, with bonus target and equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, CS, CE or related field with 4 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, CS, CE or related field with 2 years of experience.
• 2 years in processor architecture and microarchitecture; 2 years in SystemVerilog/C++/VHDL; 2 years in Formal verification tools (Jasper/VC Formal), Simulation (VCS/Xcelium), Emulation (Cadence/Synopsys/Siemens) or post-silicon validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, optimize, or verify custom silicon chips for data centers and consumer devices.
• Complete object-oriented design verification.
• Develop networking hardware and software for fast, reliable connectivity across Google’s global infrastructure.
• Design and build servers, storage systems, or custom silicon for products and devices.
• Conduct verification and testing of silicon design.

Skills

SystemVerilog

C++

VHDL

Constrained random verification

Object-oriented verification

Formal verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, CS, CE or related field

Master’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, CS, CE or related field

Tools

Jasper

VC Formal

VCS

Xcelium

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Engineer-related occupation.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires: 2 years of experience in Computer processor architecture and processor microarchitecture; 2 years of experience in Object-oriented programming verification language (SystemVerilog, C++, or VHDL), and Constrained random verification; and 2 years of experience in Formal verification tools (Jasper or VC Formal), Simulation (VCS and Xcelium), Emulation (Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens), or Post-silicon validation.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Engineer-related occupation.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Engineer-related occupation.
• Position requires: 2 years of experience in Computer processor architecture and processor microarchitecture; 2 years of experience in Object-oriented programming verification language (SystemVerilog, C++, or VHDL), and Constrained random verification; and 2 years of experience in Formal verification tools (Jasper or VC Formal), Simulation (VCS and Xcelium), Emulation (Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens), or Post-silicon validation.

About The Job

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,800 - $198,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google Portland, OR office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, optimize, or verify custom silicon chips for data centers and consumer devices, or create innovative networking technologies for Google’s custom chips.
• Complete object-oriented design verification.
• Develop cutting-edge networking hardware and software to ensure fast, reliable connectivity across our global infrastructure.
• Design and build servers, storage systems and other hardware components optimized for data centers, or work on custom silicon for Google’s products and other consumer devices.
• Conduct verification and testing of the silicon design.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .