TPU Emulation Engineer for AI/ML Hardware

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to shape AI/ML hardware acceleration and TPU architecture. You’ll verify complex digital designs and help develop emulation infrastructure for ASIC projects, collaborating with design, verification, software, and vendor teams.

The role emphasizes bringing up external interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet), optimizing emulation workflows, and supporting prototyping campaigns that power Google's AI services. Competitive pay and equity offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of RTL design and simulation experience.
• Experience with C/C++/Perl/TCL/Python scripting.
• Experience with emulation systems and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade emulation infrastructure and interface with vendors.
• Develop new emulation workflows and methodologies.
• Assist debugging hardware, tooling, and tests on emulation platforms.
• Bring up external interfaces (PCIe/USB/Ethernet) and create test cases.

Skills

RTL design experience

Scripting in Python/C/C++/Perl/TCL

Emulation workflows

Education

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

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

VCS/Incisive/Questa

ZeBu/Palladium/Veloce

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to shape AI/ML hardware acceleration and TPU architecture. You’ll verify complex digital designs and help develop emulation infrastructure for ASIC projects, collaborating with design, verification, software, and vendor teams.

The role emphasizes bringing up external interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet), optimizing emulation workflows, and supporting prototyping campaigns that power Google's AI services. Competitive pay and equity offered.