Lead CPU Micro Architect

Google organizes the world's information and makes it universally accessible and useful through AI, Software, and Hardware solutions.
$177,000 - $266,000
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI
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Description For Lead CPU Micro Architect

Google is seeking a Lead CPU Micro Architect to join their hardware innovation team. This role combines cutting-edge CPU architecture with Google's mission to organize world information. You'll lead microarchitecture exploration, working with performance teams to define and evaluate concepts that align with Google's CPU business goals. The position requires deep expertise in computer architecture, performance analysis, and ARM systems.

The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products through custom silicon solutions. You'll work with diverse teams pushing boundaries in hardware development, contributing to products used by millions globally. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration in next-generation hardware experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in computer architecture and CPU design, with strong skills in microarchitecture innovation and performance modeling. Knowledge of Android systems and AI/ML components is valuable, as is expertise with ARM architecture and its extensions. You'll collaborate across teams on Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) tradeoff analysis, communicating complex technical concepts effectively.

This position offers competitive compensation ($177,000-$266,000) plus bonus, equity, and benefits. You'll be part of Google's mission to create radically helpful experiences through the combination of AI, Software, and Hardware. The role provides an excellent opportunity to impact the future of computing while working with industry-leading professionals in a supportive, inclusive environment.

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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
  • Experience in CPU microarchitecture innovation
  • Experience in performance modeling, performance analysis, and workload characterization
  • Experience in Android system software components, AI/ML
  • Experience with Advanced RISC Machine (ARM) architecture including all its extensions such as Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Benefits For Lead CPU Micro Architect

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Equity

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