Platforms and Devices Senior Silicon Engineer - SoC Validation

Be part of a 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.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $229,600 to $237,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Position reports to the Google Mountain View, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

  • Work with pre- and post-silicon teams to develop, simulate, and validate targeted tests and provide documentation of the pre- and post-silicon validation tests and ensure it is easy to use.
  • Develop custom silicon chips for consumer devices.
  • Manage the execution of Validation plans to ensure robust Silicon quality for Google’s products.
  • Develop hardware and software platforms to validate Google’s custom Silicon chips.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product volume ramp and product launch.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Engineer-related occupation.
  • Position requires: 5 years of experience in the Silicon development process from SoC definition through end-product volume ramp. 3 years of experience in at least three of the following areas: Test-planning; Power and Performance evaluation; IP or SoC validation; Silicon Architecture; Silicon Design; Silicon Verification; Embedded SW; Silicon Bring-up; or Product volume ramp. 2 years of experience in coding, and silicon and system debugging. 1 year of experience working in a technical leadership role