Staff System Architect, Silicon

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

Job summary

Google LLC seeks a Senior SoC Architect in Mountain View to lead ambient computing architecture for next-generation SoCs. You will collaborate with Product Management, IP architects, Design, Verification, and Software teams to define architecture specs and drive feasibility analyses for PPA optimization.

Requires a Master’s degree and 10+ years in mobile/embedded SoCs, with expertise in low-power design, sensors, audio interfaces, and digital ASIC flows. Interviews are often in-person.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience working with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Ambient Computing architecture for next-generation SoCs.
• Influence micro-architecture details for optimal PPA with cross-functional teams.
• Leverage data-driven approaches for architecture decisions across IP, design, SW, and product.

Skills

Embedded SoCs experience

SoC architecture

Always-On architectures

Low-power design

Audio interfaces (I2S/PDM)

Digital ASIC flow

Sensor integration

Education

Master's degree in CS/EE/CE

Job description

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

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience working with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with SoC and system architecture fundamentals.
• Experience with Always-On architectures and ultra-low-power design methodologies for continuous ambient computing.
• Knowledge of low-power audio processing architecture and standard audio interfaces (e.g., I2S, PDM, SoundWire).
• Understanding of power and performance tradeoffs, microprocessor subsystems, memory subsystems, caches, MMUs, fabrics, compute accelerators.
• Understanding of Digital ASIC flow and debug methodology.
• Familiarity with sensor integration and fusion.

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.

Come join the team that delivers Tensor SoC and Systems Architecture. As a member of Silicon System Architecture Organization, you will collaborate across the company with Product Management, IP architects, Design, Verification, and Software teams to deliver Architecture Specs of our next generation SoCs. You will lean on your abilities to deep-dive into the details, feasibility analysis and data-driven approach towards PPA analysis, workload requirements to deliver scalable architectures.

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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• Deliver Ambient Computing architecture for next-generation SoCs.
• Influence micro-architecture details for optimal PPA working cross-functionally with IP, Design, Implementation, SW, and Product.
• Leverage a data driven approach, driving consensus around complex architectural decisions.

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