Silicon Generalist

Mountain View, CA, US Until 8/29/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 30, 2026 Last posted June 30, 2026
Job description

About the Job

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $229,600 to $237,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Position reports to the Google Mountain View, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex silicon systems by clarifying requirements, assessing trade-offs, and leading design reviews to align on technology and methodology
  • Contribute to the end-to-end development and successful delivery of complex, high-performance silicon systems from concept to production
  • Define test requirements and execute validation plans for silicon systems, influencing designs to enhance testability and debugging capabilities
  • Validate and debug multiple high-complexity silicon systems independently, guiding junior engineers to achieve project results
  • Identify process redundancies and spearhead initiatives to standardize methods and improve overall operational efficiency and productivity. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, policies, and procedures to promote high efficiency and sustainability in all silicon deliverables.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Generalist-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field, and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Generalist-related occupation.
  • Position requires 3 years of experience in the following: Micro-architecture design for silicon components. System architecture design for RTL and software systems. System-level analysis of silicon engineering problems. Vendor Management of silicon IP. CAD Automation experience for silicon IP
About this role

Summary

Design, validate, and optimize complex silicon systems, guide junior engineers, improve processes.

Job title

Silicon Generalist

Experience level

5+ years or 3+ years with master's degree

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Mountain View, CA, USA; hybrid work allowed

Salary

$230k–$237k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

micro-architecture designsystem architecture designRTLsilicon IP managementCAD automation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

silicon systemsmicro-architecturesystem architectureRTLsilicon IP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid City