Silicon Validation Engineer, Google Cloud

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer for its Google Cloud division in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves overseeing the silicon development lifecycle, integrating hardware and software, and validating complex designs. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and have substantial experience in silicon validation and digital design.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $138,000 to $198,000, plus equity and benefits, with a targeted bonus of 15%.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with silicon design or semiconductors.
• Experience developing firmware or embedded software.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and power system features.

Responsibilities

• Own the bring‑up and New Product Introduction phases of the silicon lifecycle.
• Integrate and validate complex hardware/software designs.
• Develop detailed test plans based on design specifications.

Skills

Silicon design

Scripting in Python

Digital design

Computer architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Master’s degree or PhD in relevant fields (preferred)

Job description

Silicon Validation Engineer, Google Cloud

Location: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience with silicon design or semiconductors (digital design, silicon validation, computer architecture).
• Experience scripting in Python or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with emphasis on computer architecture.
• Experience developing firmware, embedded software, or functional tests for silicon validation.
• Experience in silicon validation bringing up, characterizing, and qualifying silicon.
• Experience with high‑speed interfaces, ASIC interfaces, memory systems (HBM), power system features, and high‑power ASICs.

Responsibilities

• Own the bring‑up and New Product Introduction (NPI) phases of the silicon development lifecycle.
• Integrate and validate complex hardware/software designs in pre‑silicon through functional bring‑up.
• Develop detailed test plans based on design specifications and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Perform long‑term system characterization; debug and root‑cause failures to improve power management, performance, and reliability across generations.
• Design, develop, operate, and maintain software‑based validation tests.

Compensation

US: $138,000 – $198,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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Language Requirement

English proficiency is required for all roles unless stated otherwise.