Silicon Validation Engineer, CPU
Google • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Role & seniority
- CPU/SoC validation & debug engineer (senior; ~8+ years experience)
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Stack/tools
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C / embedded C
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Python or Perl or Tcl (scripting)
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CPU validation/test & debug infrastructure
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Embedded OS + bare-metal programming
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(Preferred) ARM CPU architecture knowledge; familiarity with uArch/coherent fabric
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop and execute test procedures to verify new silicon functionality.
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Debug silicon failures with cross-functional teams (silicon/boards/software/manufacturing).
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Plan and run system-level validation for CPU subsystem/integration; provide silicon health updates.
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Must-have skills
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CPU validation practical experience
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8+ years building test/debug infrastructure
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Strong understanding of CPU architecture and debugging
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Bachelor’s degree in CS/Electronics (or equivalent)
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Nice-to-haves
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Master’s degree
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ARM architecture expertise
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Experience with complex system debug, embedded OS, and bare-metal
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Familiarity with CPU microarchitecture (uArch) and coherent fabric
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Location & work type
- Not specified in the provided text.
Full Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent, practical experience on CPU validation.
- 8 years of experience in developing test and debug infrastructure.
- Experience with CPU architecture and debugging.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent, practical experience on CPU validation.
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Experience ARM CPU architecture knowledge.
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Experience in programming in C, embedded C and scripting experience in Python or Perl or Tcl.
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Experience with complex system debug, embedded operating systems and bare metal programming.
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Familiarity with CPU uArch and coherent fabric.
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, 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.
- Support silicon debug and field failures.
