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Google • Mountain View, California, United States
Salary: $132,000 - $189,000 / year
Role & seniority: Silicon validation engineer (mid-level) focusing on pre/post-silicon verification and system debug.
Stack/tools: Python/Perl/Tcl scripting; C/C++ programming; CPU architectures (ARM); pre-silicon validation (emulation/FPGA); post-silicon debug (JTAG debuggers e.g., Lauterbach); OS fundamentals; bare-metal programming.
Plan, develop, and execute tests to validate hardware IP blocks and system-level integration.
Validate designs on pre-silicon (emulation/FPGA) and post-silicon platforms for functionality and performance.
Lead silicon debug for complex issues and support analysis of field failures; collaborate across Software, Architecture, Design, and DV teams to create test plans.
Must-have skills: Bachelor’s in EE/CE/CS or equivalent; 3 years in silicon validation/verification or related field; scripting in Python/Perl/Tcl; C/C++ programming.
Master’s/PhD in EE/CE/CS with emphasis on computer architecture.
Experience with CPU architectures (e.g., ARM) and validating complex SoC blocks.
Pre-silicon platforms (emulation/FPGA); post-silicon debug (JTAG/Lauterbach); audio, sensor, or low-power validation; OS fundamentals and bare-metal programming.
Location & work type: United States-based, full-time employment; salary range $132k–$189k base plus bonus/equity/benefits; exact range/location determined during hiring.
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
Experience with CPU architectures (e.g., ARM) and validating complex System-on-Chip (SoC) blocks.
Experience with pre-silicon validation platforms like emulation or FPGAs.
Experience with post-silicon debug, including using JTAG debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach).
Experience with audio, sensor, or low-power validation and system debug.
Knowledge of operating system fundamentals and experience with bare-metal programming.
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 $132,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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.
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