Staff Software Systems Architect, Silicon

• Influence hardware decisions by thorough analysis of system and first-party software. Influence software architecture to leverage Silicon goodness.
• Collaborate closely with Google Research, Pixel, and Software teams to deliver product differentiating experiences.
• Architect solutions that meet power, performance, and area goals.
• Push the boundaries of innovation through radical approaches to address complex system challenges.

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Do you have experience in SoC?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 10 years of experience with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.
• 8 years of experience with system architecture., * Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
• Experience with processor core architectures (such as ARM, x86, RISC-V, etc.) and IPs commonly used in SoC designs.
• Knowledge of interactions between software and different IP blocks, general and special purpose compute units.
• Understanding of computer architecture in embedded systems.
• Expertise with Android Architecture, Kernel, Frameworks, Services, etc.
• Ability to traverse across the stack from Silicon to Apps.

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.

In this role, as part of the Silicon System Architecture team, you will enable software/hardware co-design of System-on-a-Chips (SoCs) by leveraging your systems expertise and influence IP, SoC, and system software architecture.

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 - $279000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

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