Senior CPU Performance Architect

Austin, TX, US Portland, OR, US Until 9/8/2026 8+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

About the Job

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.Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and evaluate ARM’s architecture features from both architecture and performance aspects.
  • Develop a performance model for performance analysis and microarchitecture studies.
  • Lead collaboration with design and verification teams to develop efficient CPU implementation.
  • Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications.
  • Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, including micro-benchmark development and pre-silicon and post-silicon performance bug triage.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience with micro-processor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design.
  • Experience with performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization and experience with CPU architecture (e.g., CPU block).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • 5 years of experience in CPU micro-architecture exploration and development.
  • Knowledge of processor instruction set architecture (e.g., ARM, RISC-V, x86).
  • Knowledge of system software components, such as Linux, drivers, and runtime.
About this role

Summary

Designs and evaluates CPU architecture and performance for custom silicon solutions.

Job title

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

On-site in US, remote not specified

Salary

$163k–$237k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

micro-processor architectureperformance modelingcpu blockarchitecture specifications

Preferred skills

cpu micro-architecture explorationarmrisc-vx86linux

Specializations

cpu architectureperformance modelingmicroarchitecturearmsystem software
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City

Portland, OR, USA

On-site City

Mountain View, CA, USA

On-site City

Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

On-site City