Senior TPU Design Engineer, Silicon

Mountain View, CA, US San Diego, CA, US Until 9/30/2026 8+ years exp First posted August 1, 2026 Last posted August 1, 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 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: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Machine Learning IPs for Google Silicon SoCs.
  • Define microarchitecture details for Machine learning processors and accelerators along with specification of data flows and integration requirements for Subsystem Development.
  • Drive RTL development, debug functional/performance simulations.
  • Meet schedule commitments and provide strong support to customers.
  • Participate in synthesis, timing/power estimation, and Field-programmable Gate Array (FPGA)/silicon bring-up.

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 RTL design using Verilog/System Verilog and microarchitecture.
  • 4 years of experience in leading IP/SoC design teams.
  • Experience with ARM-based SoCs, interconnects, and ASIC methodology.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience with IP design for Complex IPs in Machine learning, Neural Processors, Multimedia or GPUs.
  • Experience with methodologies for low power estimation, timing closure, and synthesis.
  • Experience leading technical teams.

Additional Information

In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.
About this role

Summary

Designs and develops silicon hardware, microarchitecture, and IP for machine learning processors.

Job title

Senior TPU Design Engineer, Silicon

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

hardware

Location requirements

Must be in California, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$163k–$236k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

VerilogSystemVerilogRTL designmicroarchitectureASIC methodology

Preferred skills

machine learningneural processorslow power estimationtiming closureteam leading

Specializations

RTL designmicroarchitecturemachine learningASICFPGA
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mountain View, CA, USA

On-site City

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City