Lead CPU Performance Architect, Silicon

Google is seeking a Lead CPU Performance Architect to join their Silicon team, focusing on developing custom silicon solutions that power Google's direct-to-consumer products. This role combines advanced technical expertise in CPU architecture with strategic leadership in performance optimization.

The position requires deep expertise in high-performance microprocessor architecture and involves working on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users worldwide. As a Lead CPU Performance Architect, you'll be instrumental in improving processor instruction set architecture, developing innovative micro-architecture features, and delivering Google's advanced SoC products.

The role offers unique opportunities to collaborate with Google's Android applications and Artificial Intelligence teams, conducting sophisticated performance analysis and projections throughout various design phases. You'll be responsible for leading CPU subsystem architecture development, driving performance correlation between models and implementation, and working closely with RTL, design verification, and physical design teams.

This is an ideal position for someone with advanced education in Computer Engineering or related fields, combined with substantial experience in CPU architecture and performance optimization. The role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $183,000-$271,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Working at Google, you'll be part of a team that pushes technological boundaries, with access to world-class resources and the opportunity to impact products used globally. The position offers the flexibility to work from several major tech hubs, including Austin, Mountain View, Portland, and Poughkeepsie, allowing you to choose a location that best suits your needs while contributing to Google's hardware innovation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also strong leadership and communication skills, as the role involves significant cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership. This position represents an opportunity to shape the future of Google's hardware capabilities while working with some of the industry's top talents in silicon development and artificial intelligence.