Google is seeking a Silicon Physical Design Engineer to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. In this role, you will drive cutting-edge TPU technology and collaborate with various teams to develop custom silicon solutions that enhance Google's AI/ML applications.
Participate in the Physical Design (PD) of blocks for complex TPU chips
Contribute to the design and closure of the subchip and individual blocks from RTL-to-GDS
Collaborate with RTL/Design and PD teams to achieve the best PPA possible, including conducting feasibility studies for new microarchitectures as well as optimizing runs for best Quality of Results (QoR)
Create and maintain policies, processes, procedures, methods, tests, and documentation of silicon deliverables for the purpose of enhancing and promoting high efficiency, productivity, and sustainability
Identify test requirements, select appropriate tools, methods, and approach, and carry out testing of Silicon systems, influence designs to enable and enhance testing, validation, and debugging
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
1 year of experience with physical design
Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl
Experience with Synopsys/Cadence PnR tools and backend flows (e.g., LEC, PI/SI, DRC/LVS, etc.)
Experience in static timing analysis (STA), including experience defining timing corners, margins, and derates
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture
Experience with constraints, synthesis or clock tree synthesis (CTS)
Experience in block/subchip level place and route for SoC or with multiple-cycles of SoC in ASIC design
Experience working with external partners on physical design (PD) closure
Understanding of DFT including Scan, MBIST and LBIST
Understanding of performance, power and area (PPA) trade-offs
Benefits
15% bonus target
Equity
Benefits
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
