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 requires a highly experienced professional with 8+ years in high-performance microprocessor architecture and design.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Google's hardware experiences by improving processor instruction set architecture, developing innovative micro-architecture features, and delivering advanced SoC products. You'll work closely with Google's Android applications and Artificial Intelligence teams to conduct performance analysis and projections.

As a Lead CPU Performance Architect, you'll be responsible for delivering solutions to complex problems in CPU performance, micro-architecture design, and methodology. The role involves leading collaboration with RTL, design verification, and physical design teams, as well as driving performance correlation between models and implementation.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, along with extensive experience in CPU architecture and performance modeling. Knowledge of system software components like Linux and processor instruction set architectures (ARM, RISC-V, x86) is highly valued.

This position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $177,000-$266,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role provides an opportunity to work with diverse teams and contribute to products used by millions worldwide, making a significant impact on Google's hardware innovation.