Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
Description For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
Google is seeking a Lead CPU Performance Architect to join their Silicon team, focusing on developing custom silicon solutions that power Google's direct-to-consumer products. This role combines advanced technical expertise with leadership responsibilities in CPU architecture and performance optimization.
The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware development that impacts millions of users worldwide. As a Lead CPU Performance Architect, you'll be instrumental in improving processor instruction set architecture, developing innovative micro-architecture features, and delivering Google's advanced SoC products. The role involves close collaboration with Google's Android applications and AI teams for performance analysis and optimization.
The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in high-performance microprocessor architecture and design, with a strong background in performance modeling and analysis. Knowledge of system software components and processor instruction set architectures (ARM, RISC-V, x86) is highly valued. The position requires both technical excellence and strong communication skills to work effectively across teams.
This role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $177,000-$266,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working with diverse, talented teams in state-of-the-art facilities, contributing to Google's next generation of hardware experiences. The position provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while working on challenging technical problems at the intersection of hardware architecture and performance optimization.
The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and offers the flexibility to work from several key locations including Austin, Mountain View, Portland, or Poughkeepsie. You'll be part of Google's commitment to innovation in custom silicon development, working on projects that directly impact the company's hardware ecosystem and future product development.
Responsibilities For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
- Deliver solutions to problems that may be ambiguous or lacking clear precedent including CPU performance, micro-architecture design, tool infrastructure, and methodology
- Plan, drive, and evaluate ARM's architecture features from both architecture and performance angles
- Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications
- Lead the collaboration with RTL, design verification, and physical design teams to develop an efficient CPU implementation
- Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, and perform pre-silicon and post-silicon performance bug triage
Requirements For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience in high-performance microprocessor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design
- Experience in CPU architecture with CPU blocks
- Experience in performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization
Benefits For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Equity
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