Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer

Google Inc.; Austin, Mountain View (TX, CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Austin, TX, and Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Share Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer to lead end-to-end CPU design strategy for high-performance blocks. You will influence cross-functional teams across Architecture, RTL, DFT and Technology partners to optimize sub-systems for best PPA.

This role emphasizes solving complex timing, EMIR issues and driving roadmaps, with opportunities to mentor peers and shape future silicon architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in high-performance, low-power physical design implementation or design convergence techniques with synthesis, PnR and signoff tools.
• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with emphasis on computer architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end physical design strategy and execution for top-level and critical CPU blocks across advanced process nodes.
• Pioneer novel physical design methodologies, tool flows, and AI/ML optimization techniques to maximize power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Resolve complex timing, power grid, electromigration and IR drop (EMIR), and physical verification bottlenecks in tight iteration loops.
• Drive technical roadmaps, mentor executive engineering peers, and influence architectural trade-offs across cross-functional teams.

Skills

High-performance physical design

Synthesis/PnR/Signoff tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science (preferred)

Tools

Synthesis tools

PnR tools

Signoff tools

Job description

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Google Austin, TX, USA ; Mountain View, CA, USA

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Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders;deep expertise in domain.

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In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.

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


• 10 years of experience in high-performance, low-power physical design implementation or design convergence techniques with custom or industry standard synthesis, PnR and signoff tools.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.


• Experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives across Architecture, RTL, DFT, and Technology partners to optimize sub-system microarchitecture.


• Understanding of power grid design, EMIR constraints, and low-power implementation techniques.


• Track record of architecting CPU class physical design methodologies, custom tool enhancements, or AI/ML-assisted PPA optimization flows.

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.

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.

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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• Lead end-to-end physical design strategy and execution for top-level and critical CPU blocks across advanced process nodes.


• Pioneer novel physical design methodologies, tool flows, and AI/ML optimization techniques to maximize power, performance, and area (PPA).


• Resolve complex timing, power grid, electromigration and IR drop (EMIR), and physical verification bottlenecks in tight iteration loops.


• Drive technical roadmaps, mentor executive engineering peers, and influence architectural trade-offs across cross-functional teams.

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 .

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