Silicon Validation Engineer

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in silicon validation, verification, or a related field.
• Experience with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, or Tcl).
• Experience with programming in C or C++.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  
• Experience with CPU architectures (e.g., ARM) and validating complex System-on-Chip (SoC) blocks.
• Experience with pre-silicon validation platforms like emulation or FPGAs.
• Experience with post-silicon debug, including using JTAG debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach).
• Experience with audio, sensor, or low-power validation and system debug.
• Knowledge of operating system fundamentals and experience with bare-metal programming.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + 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

• Plan, develop, and execute tests to validate hardware IP blocks and system-level integration.
• Validate designs on pre-silicon (emulation/FPGA) and post-silicon platforms to ensure functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with Software, Architecture, Design, and Design Verification (DV) teams to create comprehensive test plans.
• Lead silicon debug efforts for complex issues and support analysis of field failures.