Lead CPU Micro Architect

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$177,000 - $266,000
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI

Description For Lead CPU Micro Architect

Google is seeking a Lead CPU Micro Architect to join their diverse team focused on developing custom silicon solutions for Google's direct-to-consumer products. This role combines advanced computer architecture expertise with Google's cutting-edge AI and hardware initiatives. The position requires deep experience in CPU microarchitecture, performance analysis, and system design, with a focus on innovation that will shape next-generation hardware experiences.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in computer architecture and CPU design, with preferred qualifications including advanced degrees in relevant fields and expertise in ARM architecture. They will lead microarchitecture exploration teams, collaborate on performance analysis, and make critical decisions about design tradeoffs.

Working at Google offers the opportunity to impact products used by millions worldwide, with competitive compensation including a base salary range of $177,000-$266,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role can be based in several US locations including Mountain View, CA and Austin, TX.

This position combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both innovate in CPU microarchitecture and effectively communicate complex technical concepts. The role involves working with various teams to align technical decisions with business goals while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in hardware design.

Google's commitment to diversity and inclusion, combined with their mission to organize the world's information, makes this an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in hardware development. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while being supported by Google's extensive resources and collaborative culture.

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Responsibilities For Lead CPU Micro Architect

  • Plan microarchitecture exploration team to define CPU microarchitecture that aligns with the Google CPU business goals
  • Work with the performance team to define performance analysis tasks and priority to evaluate the microarchitecture concepts
  • Collaborate with design teams in PPA (Performance, Power, Area), tradeoff analysis for new microarchitecture features
  • Communicate ideas and performance or power, performance, and area (PPA) results in both qualitative and quantitative fashion to support the decisions

Requirements For Lead CPU Micro Architect

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of experience with computer architecture concepts, including microarchitecture, and CPU design
  • Master's degree or Phd in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science preferred
  • Experience in CPU microarchitecture innovation
  • Experience in performance modeling, performance analysis, and workload characterization
  • Experience in Android system software components, AI/ML
  • Experience with ARM architecture including all its extensions such as SME

Benefits For Lead CPU Micro Architect

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  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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