Staff CPU Architecture and Performance Architect

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target

Equity

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Staff CPU Architecture and Performance Architect to advance processor architecture and performance modeling for Google's next generation SoCs. The role focuses on expanding instruction set architecture, developing innovative microarchitecture features, and delivering high-performance CPU solutions across Google hardware ecosystems.

You will collaborate with system performance and software teams, lead junior CPU architects, and work with power, thermal, security, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of CPU architecture and performance modeling experience.
• Experience in performance modeling, performance analysis, and workload characterization.
• Experience with computer architecture, microarchitecture, and digital design concepts.
• Experience in product management, defining, and developing X86 or ARM processors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate CPU architecture features from architecture and performance angles.
• Develop a performance model for performance analysis and microarchitecture design study.
• Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, including micro-benchmark development and pre-silicon performance correlation, and post-silicon performance analysis and debugging.
• Collaborate with RTL design, design verification, and physical design teams to develop a high performance and efficient CPU implementation.
• Architect chips or chip-subsystems by analyzing data, writing specifications, coordinating, and negotiating with stakeholders, and creating solutions.

Skills

CPU architecture

Performance modeling

Workload characterization

Digital design concepts

Processor instruction set

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Drivers

Runtime

Job description

Staff CPU Architecture and Performance Architect

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• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience with CPU architecture and performance modeling.
• Experience in performance modeling, performance analysis, and workload characterization.
• Experience with computer architecture, microarchitecture, and digital design concepts.
• Experience in product management, defining, and developing X86 or ARM processors.

Preferred qualifications:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, emphasizing on computer architecture or machine learning.
• 12 years of experience with microprocessor architecture, microarchitecture, performance, and design.
• Experience leading CPU and SoC performance model development, performance analysis, performance correlation, and workload characterization.
• Experience with processor instruction set architecture (e.g., ARM, RISC-V, x86).
• Experience with system software components, such as Linux, drivers, and runtime.

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.

As a CPU architecture and performance architect, you'll be the key contributor to improve processor instruction set architecture, to develop innovative microarchitecture features, and to deliver Google’s advanced SoC products. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talents in system performance and software teams to plan and conduct application and benchmark performance analysis and to project their performance at various design phases. Leveraging your CPU-specific knowledge and leadership, you’ll be guiding junior CPU architects and working with engineers in power, thermal, security, physical design and other subsystem teams to determine the CPU subsystem configuration and features, and to support the integration of CPU subsystem into the SoCs.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

As a CPU architecture and performance architect, you'll be the key contributor to improve processor instruction set architecture, to develop innovative microarchitecture features, and to deliver Google’s advanced SoC products. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talents in system performance and software teams to plan and conduct application and benchmark performance analysis and to project their performance at various design phases. Leveraging your CPU-specific knowledge and leadership, you’ll be guiding junior CPU architects and working with engineers in power, thermal, security, physical design and other subsystem teams to determine the CPU subsystem configuration and features, and to support the integration of CPU subsystem into the SoCs.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Plan and evaluate CPU architecture features from both architecture and performance angles.
• Develop a performance model for performance analysis and microarchitecture design study.
• Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, including micro-benchmark development and pre-silicon performance correlation, and post-silicon performance analysis and debugging.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as RTL design, design verification, and physical design, to develop a high performance and efficient CPU implementation.
• Architect chips or chip-subsystems by analyzing data, writing specifications, coordinating, and negotiating with stakeholders, and creating solutions.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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