Silicon Validation Engineer, TPU

Google is a global technology company that develops innovative solutions including AI/ML hardware acceleration through custom silicon solutions.
$108,000 - $158,000
Hardware
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
AI

Description For Silicon Validation Engineer, TPU

Google is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to join their Technical Infrastructure team, focusing on TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology. This role is crucial in shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration at Google. You'll be working on cutting-edge TPU technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications.

As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you'll be part of a diverse team that pushes boundaries in developing custom silicon solutions. Your responsibilities will include developing detailed test plans, implementing validation procedures, and ensuring the quality of TPU hardware. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including architecture, design, software, and firmware specialists.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the innovation behind products used by millions worldwide. You'll leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems. The position requires strong technical skills in Python or C++, understanding of computer architecture, and experience with hardware description languages.

The Technical Infrastructure team at Google is responsible for building and maintaining the architecture that keeps Google's product portfolio running smoothly. From developing data centers to building next-generation Google platforms, the team plays a crucial role in ensuring users have the best and fastest experience possible.

This position offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $108,000-$158,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, where you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the industry to shape the future of AI hardware acceleration.

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Responsibilities For Silicon Validation Engineer, TPU

  • Develop detailed silicon test plans based on design specifications and coordination with cross functional silicon team
  • Implement test plans by developing software tests and flows for system validation and verification
  • Collect data and characterize the operation of HBMs in test chips and production silicon
  • Triage and debug issues found during new product development and find solutions

Requirements For Silicon Validation Engineer, TPU

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience scripting in Python or equivalent programming language
  • Computer architecture or semiconductor experience
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science preferred
  • 2 years of experience with C++ or Python software design principles preferred
  • Experience with reading hardware description languages (SystemVerilog) and chip design flow
  • Experience building test automation tools and scripts
  • Enthusiasm for unusual computer architectures

Benefits For Silicon Validation Engineer, TPU

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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