Silicon Validation Engineer

Google is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to join their hardware team in Mountain View, CA. This role is crucial in developing and validating custom silicon solutions that power Google's direct-to-consumer products. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $132,000-$189,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in silicon validation frameworks and test development, with a strong background in C/C++, Python, and hardware verification. You'll be working with SoC blocks, CPU architectures (particularly ARM), and various debugging tools including JTAG debuggers.

As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you'll be responsible for planning and executing tests to validate hardware IP blocks, working on both pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms. You'll collaborate closely with Software, Architecture, Design, and DV teams to create comprehensive test plans and provide support for silicon debug and field failures.

This role is part of Google's broader mission to create radically helpful experiences by combining AI, Software, and Hardware. You'll be contributing to the innovation behind products used by millions worldwide, helping to shape the next generation of hardware experiences with a focus on performance, efficiency, and integration.

The position offers excellent growth opportunities within Google's hardware division, working with cutting-edge technology and some of the industry's best minds. You'll be part of a team that pushes boundaries in custom silicon development, directly impacting the future of Google's hardware products.

Benefits include competitive compensation, equity participation, medical insurance, and a 401k plan. Google maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. The role requires strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to work across multiple teams.

Join Google's hardware team to help create the next generation of innovative products while working with state-of-the-art technology in silicon validation and hardware development.