Silicon Validation Engineer, HBM, Google Cloud

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

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer focused on HBM for Google Cloud. You will shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration by driving TPU/HBM validation across emulation, test chips, and production silicon with a cross‑functional team.

You will develop test designs and software tests for full stack validation, triage and debug issues during pre‑silicon and post‑silicon phases, and ensure readiness for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in bringing up ASICs, performing functional and performance validation, or debugging failures.
• Experience scripting in Python or a similar programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed silicon test plans, based on design specifications and coordination with a cross-functional silicon team for Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
• Implement test plans by developing software tests and flows for system validation and verification, then utilize them to test hardware, collect data, and characterize the operation of HBMs in both test chips and production silicon.
• Triage and debug issues found during new product development and find solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2 years of experience in bringing up ASICs, performing functional and performance validation, or debugging failures.

Experience scripting in Python or a similar programming language.

2 years of experience with C++/Python software design principles.

Experience reading SystemVerilog and chip design flow; building test automation tools and scripts.

Passion for unusual computer architectures.

Job description

Silicon Validation Engineer, HBM, Google Cloud

Google Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in bringing up ASICs, performing functional and performance validation, or debugging failures.
• Experience scripting in Python or a similar programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience with C++/Python software design principles.
• Experience bringing up high‑power ASICs and working with memories.
• Experience with reading hardware description languages (SystemVerilog) and chip design flow, and building test automation tools and scripts.
• Passion for unusual computer architectures.

About the job

In this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting‑edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU.

In this role you will work on test design, bring‑up, triage, and debug of the TPU High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) subsystem across emulation, test chip, and production silicon platforms. You will work closely with Silicon Validation, HBM technologists, and pre‑silicon teams during the development phase of the ASIC life‑cycle, ensuring proper features are in place for post‑silicon validation and debug. Once silicon is in the lab, you will collect and help interpret data alongside system software and software test infrastructure developers to ensure the HBM subsystem has met the threshold for production release.

You will help develop processes and tests to ensure smooth and reliable performance of HBM projects. You will be direct throughout the project lifecycle, from early pre‑silicon planning and test development, through end‑of‑life characterization and failure debug. By leveraging silicon knowledge you will develop and operate software‑based tests for full investigation of HBM operation.

You will work closely with hardware and software teams to successfully validate designs, identify design issues, and gain insight into the requirements for full ASIC test coverage.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $138,000–$198,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed silicon test plans, based on design specifications and coordination with a cross‑functional silicon team (architecture, design, software, firmware) for Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
• Implement test plans by developing software tests and flows for system validation and verification, then utilize them to test hardware, collect data, and characterize the operation of HBMs in both test chips and production silicon.
• Triage and debug issues found during new product development and find solutions.

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