SoC System Performance and Architecture Engineer, Silicon

Google organizes the world's information and makes it universally accessible and useful through AI, Software, and Hardware solutions.
$120,000 - $200,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Hardware

Description For SoC System Performance and Architecture Engineer, Silicon

Google is seeking a SoC System Performance and Architecture Engineer to join their hardware team focused on developing custom silicon solutions for Google's direct-to-consumer products. This role combines hardware expertise with software optimization, requiring deep understanding of system architecture and performance analysis. The position involves working with next-generation SoCs, analyzing workload performance, and driving improvements from concept to production.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded systems development and debugging, with expertise in programming languages like Python and C/C++. They should be comfortable working with Android/Linux environments and have a solid understanding of hardware-software interactions. Knowledge of power management, thermal frameworks, and system optimization is crucial.

This role offers the opportunity to work on products used by millions worldwide, combining Google's strengths in AI, software, and hardware. You'll be part of a diverse team pushing boundaries in custom silicon development, directly impacting the future of Google's hardware experiences. The position requires collaboration across hardware and software teams, making it perfect for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of different technologies.

The role provides a unique opportunity to shape next-generation hardware experiences, focusing on performance, efficiency, and integration. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, including CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, and advanced memory systems, while contributing to Google's mission of making computing more accessible and powerful.

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Responsibilities For SoC System Performance and Architecture Engineer, Silicon

  • Analyze and evaluate architectural design choices for next-generation SoCs, including CPU, GPU, Computing cores, interconnect fabrics, and memory subsystems
  • Conduct workload performance and power efficiency analysis to identify optimization opportunities
  • Collaborate with hardware teams and software teams (e.g., application, framework, firmware) to drive performance improvements from concept to production
  • Develop and maintain dashboards to track and project power and performance metrics across diverse use cases

Requirements For SoC System Performance and Architecture Engineer, Silicon

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3 years of experience in embedded system software development, test and debugging
  • Experience in programming (e.g., Python, or C/C++, Shell script)
  • Experience with Android/Linux environments

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