Role & seniority: Senior/Staff-level hardware verification engineer focused on silicon test and debug infrastructure.

Stack/tools: C, embedded C; scripting Python/Perl/Tcl; emulation platforms; JTAG debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach); pre-silicon/post-silicon validation; ARM CPU architecture (ARMv8/v9); OS fundamentals; lab equipment and test automation; experience with embedded OS/bare metal.

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop and execute test procedures to establish functionality of new silicon.
Debug failures with cross-functional teams (silicon, boards, software, manufacturing) and provide silicon health updates.
Plan, develop, and execute tests validating CPU subsystem and system-level integration; support pre/post-silicon validation and field/debug activities.

Must-have skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years building test and debug infrastructure and test/lab automation scripting.
Proficiency in C/embedded C; scripting in Python/Perl/Tcl; experience with emulation, FPGA, JTAG debuggers; strong silicon debugging and system-level validation.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with complex system debug, embedded OS/bare metal programming.
Knowledge of ARM architecture (ARMv8/ARMv9), ARM CPU design, design validation, test coverage, and silicon pre/post-silicon workflows.
Familiarity with OS fundamentals, EDA tools, and pre-silicon emulation environments.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in developing test and debug infrastructure (software tools, lab equipment) and test/lab automation scripting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience programming in C, embedded C, and with scripting in Python/Perl/Tcl.
Experience executing tests on emulation platforms, or FPGA and with JTAG debuggers (e.g. Lauterbach).
Experience with complex system debug, embedded operating systems and bare metal programming.
Knowledge of programming, debugging, protocol debugging, C, design validation, technical troubleshooting, test coverage, test automation, embedded systems, ARM processor, ARM CPU architecture, and ARMv8/ARMv9 ISA.
Knowledge of OS fundamentals, pre-silicon (Emulation), and post silicon.
Ability to define a silicon validation test plan by reading the specification, CPU uArch and coherent fabric, with excellent silicon debugging skills.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute test procedures to establish functionality of the new silicon.
Debug failures with cross-functional teams for silicon, boards, software, and manufacturing.
Provide regular updates about silicon health to platform, software and volume manufacturing teams.
Plan, develop, and execute tests to validate CPU subsystem and integration at the system level.
Validate design on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms and support silicon debug and field failures, interface with software, architecture, design, and DV teams to create test plans.

Silicon Validation Engineer, CPU