Staff Hardware/Software Systems Architect, Silicon

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

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Job summary

Google is seeking a Silicon System Architect to drive the hardware/software co-design of next-generation SoCs. Be part of a team delivering custom silicon solutions powering Google's direct-to-consumer products.

You will shape roadmaps for custom IP, SoC platforms, and system software, collaborating with hardware, software, and research teams. This role emphasizes deep systems expertise, performance and power optimizations, and seamless integration across silicon to apps, with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in EE/CE/CS or related field.
• 10 years of experience with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.
• Experience designing system architecture from a software perspective.

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic hardware decisions through deep-dive analysis of full-system workloads and first-party software stacks.
• Shape software architecture to unlock the full potential and specialized capabilities of custom silicon.
• Partner with Google Research, Pixel, and platform software teams to engineer category-defining features and user experiences.
• Architect end-to-end solutions that optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA) targets.
• Manage complex system-level bottlenecks by advocating bold, creative architectural approaches.

Skills

Embedded SoCs experience

System architecture design

Software stack analysis

Android architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field

Master's or PhD in EE/CE/CS

Job description

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.
• Experience designing system architecture from a software perspective.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
• Expertise with Android architecture, Kernel, frameworks, services, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of interactions between software and different IP blocks, general and special purpose compute units.
• Understanding of computer architecture in embedded systems.
• Ability to traverse across the stack from Silicon to Apps.

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 member of the Silicon System Architecture team, you will drive the hardware/software co-design of next-generation SoCs. By leveraging your deep systems expertise, you will directly shape the roadmap for custom IP, SoC platforms, and system software. 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

Responsibilities

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• Guide strategic hardware decisions through deep-dive analysis of full-system workloads and first-party software stacks.
• Shape software architecture to unlock the full potential and specialized capabilities of custom silicon.
• Partner with Google Research, Pixel, and platform software teams to engineer category-defining features and user experiences.
• Architect end-to-end solutions that optimize for power, performance, and area (PPA) targets.
• Manage complex system-level bottlenecks by advocating bold, creative architectural approaches.

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