SoC Power Architect, Devices and Services, Silicon

Google; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced power management engineer to lead power requirements for Tensor mobile SoCs. This role involves driving cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver on key power indicators. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $183,000–$271,000 plus bonuses and equity, as well as a chance to shape the next generation of hardware for millions worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in power management or low power design/methodology.
• Experience with low power architecture and optimization techniques.
• Experience with full product delivery cycle from definition to productization.

Responsibilities

• Lead power requirements definition for Tensor mobile SoCs.
• Drive cross-functional teams to deliver competitive power KPIs.
• Propose power optimizations throughout the design process.
• Analyze power-performance trade-offs for engineering reviews.
• Report SoC power status to executive leadership.

Skills

Power management

Low power design/methodology

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree or PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering/Science

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in power management or low power design/methodology.
• Experience with low power architecture and power optimization techniques (multi Vth/power/voltage domain design, clock gating, power gating, Dynamic Voltage Frequency Scaling (DVFS, AVS)).
• Experience with full product delivery cycle (e.g., definition, architecture, design and implementation, testing, productization).

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering/Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture, performance and power analysis.
• Experience with system-level power modeling, optimizations and analysis for one or more major SoC subsystems such as memory path, multimedia, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams to drive consensus and influence product decisions.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and persuasion skills.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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

• Lead the definition of power requirements for Tensor mobile SoCs to optimize Power-Performance-Area (PPA) under peak current and thermal constraints.
• Own and drive cross-functional teams to deliver on competitive power key performance indicator (KPIs) for one or more major SoC IPs such as memory subsystem, multimedia subsystem, etc.
• Propose and drive power optimizations throughout the design process from concept to mass productization.
• Drive power-performance trade-off analysis for engineering reviews and product roadmap decisions.
• Represent the status of SoC power to executive leadership team.

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