TPU Silicon Validation Manager — Lead Test & Firmware

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Sunnyvale seeks a Software Engineering Manager for TPU Silicon Validation. You will lead a team building software and test content to validate cutting‑edge chip and hardware systems across pre- and post‑silicon environments.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, roadmap definition, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust validation capabilities for high‑performance accelerators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in software development using C and C++.
• 3 years of experience working with embedded systems and embedded operating systems.
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 2 years of experience in a people management or team leadership role.
• Experience with test design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team responsible for TPU development and Silicon Validation by setting clear priorities, providing coaching and performance feedback, and aligning team strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Define the technical roadmap, guide complex system designs to solve ambiguous problems, and uphold engineering best practices through code reviews and architectural oversight.
• Oversee the development of comprehensive test frameworks, core test generators, and IP test content required to drive pre‑ and post‑silicon ASIC validation across simulation, emulation, and silicon environments.
• Direct the creation of critical simulation and modeling tools (GRM and ISS), embedded firmware/software for test boards, and innovative tests and coverage analysis methodologies to maximize hardware stress testing.
• Collaborate seamlessly with chip, hardware, system, and software engineering teams to debug complex issues and comprehensively validate chip and system features.

Skills

C and C++

Embedded systems

Technical leadership

People management

Test design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google Sunnyvale seeks a Software Engineering Manager for TPU Silicon Validation. You will lead a team building software and test content to validate cutting‑edge chip and hardware systems across pre- and post‑silicon environments.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, roadmap definition, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust validation capabilities for high‑performance accelerators.