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SoC Design Engineer, Cloud

AT Google
Google

SoC Design Engineer, Cloud

Sunnyvale, CA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 1 year of experience with RTL coding using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Experience with industry-standard tools, languages and methodologies relevant to the development of silicon-based ICs and chips such as: EDA tools for simulation or synthesis.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.

  • Experience architecting RTL solutions employing software based construction, instantiation, customization and generation of RTL.

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  • Experience with SoC implementation standards and interfaces (i.e., AXI).
  • Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Tcl, Python or Perl).
  • Experience with Clock Domain Crossing, Reset Domain Crossing, RTL Linting and Logic Equivalence Checking.
  • Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including synchronous and asynchronous logic, state machines, and bus protocols.

  • About the job

    Be part of a diverse team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

    In this role, you will be part of a group of engineers to uplift an existing on-chip connectivity solution into one that will be programmatically assembled, instantiated and optimized. Your expertise will inform the architecture and micro-architectural modifications of the solution to enable discrete blocks of functionality to be assembled and instantiated by software to provide customized and flexible implementations. You will work in providing users the ability to customize the performance, power and area of the solution based on the needs of the system. You will also work within the team to manage SoC IP integration and participate in System-on-a-Chip (SoC) level sign-off activities.

    Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000-$158,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

    Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

    Responsibilities

    • Develop strategies for system segmentation to enable programmatic assembly of custom solutions based on user design intent.
    • Design RTL architecture of system to allow for automated optimization of RTL performance, power and area based of solution requirements.
    • Design and implement RTL code for various digital blocks, including complex control logic, and on-chip data paths.
    • Participate in SoC IP integration and sign-off activities.
    • Contribute to the development and improvement of design flows, tools and methodologies.

    Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA, USA
    Job ID: Google-79773384107270854
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
      • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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