Senior Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer, Google Cloud
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related
field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in
at least two of the following: computer architecture, embedded
firmware, ASIC design or verification, or the integration and
enablement of first/third party IPs. Experience in
hardware/software integration and validation. Experience with
register-transfer level (RTL) development, design verification, and
evaluation. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science,
with an emphasis on computer architecture. 4 years of experience
with C++/Python software design principles. Experience integrating
complex hardware/software systems in accelerators. Experience
developing firmware for embedded systems or accelerators.
Experience in debugging firmware using simulation tools. Knowledge
of real-time operating system (RTOS) internals. About the job In
this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware
acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge
TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most
demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes
boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the
future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind
products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and
verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a
specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within
AI/ML-driven systems. Be part of the TPU team that builds Machine
Learning Accelerator ASICs for Google and positively impact
Google’s products and billions of Google users across the globe. In
this role, you will be working on ASIC development, validation,
software, tools, and methodologies and have the ability to push the
boundaries of chip development and hardware-software integration
and validation. You will own cross-functional workstreams focused
on end-to-end hardware-software integration and validation to
demonstrate hardware, software, and system functionality and
performance. You will help the chip team accomplish key silicon
development criteria, meet chip and system schedules, and achieve
readiness for production in various silicon and system validation
environments. You will serve as a key bridge between specification,
design, and verification teams as well as compiler and performance
teams with technical depth and breadth across the ML compute IP. As
a Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer, you will be
responsible for demonstrating and delivering functional and
performant hardware and software systems. You will be responsible
for coordination, debugging, and enablement of the platform. The AI
and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower
Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by
delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency,
reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google
Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the
driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations,
empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models,
delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and
providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build
the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the
future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams
working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud,
Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research,
and much more. The US base salary range for this full-time position
is $163,000-$237,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. Within the range,
individual pay is determined by work location and additional
factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the
specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring
process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US
role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Review chip specifications and designs, developing
integration plans with software and system partners while
coordinating hardware/software delivery. Lead the bringup of ML
compute features, integrating and validating complex
hardware/software designs, including third-party IPs. Develop
validation firmware to verify hardware functionality. Execute
hardware-software co-simulation methodologies leveraging RTL,
emulation, and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) environments.
Utilize architectural simulators and performance models to
correlate results. Design validation tests and microbenchmarks to
verify IP functionality and performance. Author comprehensive test
plans in coordination with cross-functional teams including Design,
Design Verification (DV), Firmware, and Architecture. Own debug
discussions with Design/DV/Software/Architecture teams and help
root cause functional failures and performance issues throughout
the product development cycle. Improve validation coverage and
sign-off processes for high-quality tapeout and production
deployment.
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