Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon

Google is a global technology leader developing innovative products used by millions worldwide.
Portland, OR, USAAustin, TX, USAMountain View, CA, USA
$177,000 - $266,000
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon

Google is seeking a Lead CPU Performance Architect to join their hardware team, focusing on custom silicon solutions for direct-to-consumer products. This role involves leading CPU/ML micro-architecture exploration, performance analysis, and workload characterization. The position requires deep expertise in processor architecture, with emphasis on ARM instruction sets. You'll collaborate with Android applications and AI teams to optimize performance for Google's advanced SoC products. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to impact millions of users worldwide through Google's hardware innovations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in high-performance microprocessor architecture and excellent communication skills, with a preference for candidates holding a PhD in a relevant field.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon

  • Deliver solutions to problems that may be ambiguous or lacking clear precedent including Central Processing Unit (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

Linux
  • 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
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Google Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon

Technical Program Manager III, Embedded, Pixel

Lead software development for Google Pixel devices as Technical Program Manager III, managing complex cross-functional projects from concept to launch.

Staff Coherent Memory System Architect, Silicon

Staff-level position at Google focusing on coherent memory system architecture for consumer SoCs, requiring 7+ years of experience in microarchitecture and ASIC design.

Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon

Lead CPU Performance Architect position at Google, focusing on custom silicon solutions and processor architecture for consumer products with competitive compensation.

Technical Lead, Embedded Systems, Silicon

Technical Lead position at Google focusing on embedded systems, driver integration, and firmware development, combining leadership with hands-on technical expertise.

Senior GPU System Architect

Senior GPU System Architect position at Google, focusing on developing custom silicon solutions and GPU architecture for Tensor SOC, requiring 5+ years of computer architecture experience.