Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
Job Description
Google is seeking a Lead CPU Performance Architect to join their Silicon team, working on custom silicon solutions that power Google's direct-to-consumer products. This is a senior technical role that combines deep expertise in CPU architecture with leadership responsibilities.
The position requires extensive experience in high-performance microprocessor architecture and design, with a focus on performance optimization and analysis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in improving processor instruction set architecture and developing innovative micro-architecture features for Google's advanced SoC products.
As a Lead CPU Performance Architect, you'll collaborate with Google's Android applications and Artificial Intelligence teams to conduct performance analysis and projections. The role involves leading technical initiatives across multiple teams, including RTL, design verification, and physical design, to develop and implement CPU solutions.
The position offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $183,000-$271,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users worldwide, while being part of Google's innovative hardware team.
Key responsibilities include delivering solutions for CPU performance optimization, driving ARM architecture feature evaluation, defining CPU subsystem specifications, and leading cross-functional technical collaborations. The role requires both technical depth in CPU architecture and the ability to lead and influence across teams.
The position is available in multiple locations including Portland, Austin, Poughkeepsie, and Mountain View, offering flexibility in work location while maintaining close collaboration with Google's hardware teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CPU architect looking to make a significant impact on next-generation hardware products at one of the world's leading technology companies.
Responsibilities For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
- Deliver solutions to problems, including Central Processing Unit (CPU) performance, micro-architecture design, tool infrastructure, and methodology
- Plan, drive, and evaluate Advanced RISC Machine's (ARM's) architecture features from both architecture and performance angles
- Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications
- Lead the collaboration with RTL, design verification, and physical design teams to develop CPU implementation
- Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, and perform pre-silicon and post-silicon performance bug triage
Requirements For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience in high-performance microprocessor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design
- Experience in CPU architecture with CPU blocks
- Experience in performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization
Benefits For Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon
- Medical Insurance
- Equity
- 401k
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