Lead CPU Design Verification Engineer, Silicon
Google • Portland, Oregon, United States
Role & seniority: ** CPU/processor verification engineer, ~Senior (8+ years)** experience.
**Stack/tools: ** UVM, SystemVerilog, processor microarchitecture verification; CPU performance validation tools/frameworks; OS familiarity (Linux/Android) preferred; ARM ISA familiarity preferred.
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Design functional verification for future CPU developments.
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Build verification infrastructure across unit → multi-unit → core → subsystem environments.
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Develop diagnostic code repositories to enable production-quality CPUs (plus pre/post-silicon performance verification & validation).
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Must-have skills:
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8 years verification experience with UVM/SystemVerilog (or equivalent).
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Strong processor microarchitecture knowledge.
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Ability to create/extend verification environments and support debugging/diagnostics.
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Nice-to-haves:
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MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS with computer architecture focus.
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Low-power design verification experience.
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Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
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Knowledge of Linux/Android operating systems.
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Location & work type: Not specified in provided text (Google US compensation range shown). Work type: not specified (assumed onsite/hybrid/remote not stated).
Full Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with verification methodologies and languages such as Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and SystemVerilog.
- Experience with processor microarchitecture.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Experience in low-power design verification.
- Familiarity with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
- Knowledge of general purpose operating systems such as Linux and Android.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design verification for future CPU developments.
- Build functional verification infrastructure, the infrastructure will include unit, multi-unit, core, and subsystem level verification environments.
- Produce diagnostic code repositories that sufficiently enable production of quality CPU’s.
- Verify and validate performance for both pre-silicon and post-silicon.
