Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer, Silicon gCPU
$192k - $278kLead end-to-end physical design strategy and execution for top-level and critical CPU blocks across advanced process nodes.Pioneer novel Physical Design methodologies, tool flows, and AI/ML optimization techniques to maximize PPA (Power, Performance, Area).Resolve complex timing, power grid, EMIR, and physical verification bottlenecks in tight iteration loops.Drive technical roadmaps, mentor senior engineering peers, and influence architectural trade-offs across cross-functional teams.Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.10 years of experience in Physical Design implementation, PPA optimization and design signoff convergence activities.Experience in high-performance, low-power physical design implementation or design convergence techniques with custom or industry standard synthesis, PnR and signoff tools. Preferred qualifications:Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience with CPU class physical design methodologies, custom tool enhancements, or AI/ML-assisted PPA optimization flows.Experience leading cross-functional engineering initiatives across Architecture, RTL, DFT, and Technology partners to optimize sub-system microarchitecture.Understanding of power grid design, EMIR constraints, and low-power implementation techniques.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: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA.Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.10 years of experience in Physical Design implementation, PPA optimization and design signoff convergence activities.Experience in high-performance, low-power physical design implementation or design convergence techniques with custom or industry standard synthesis, PnR and signoff tools.
$209.3k - $313.9k
...Technologies, Inc. Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group CPU Engineering General... ...Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a... ...formal verification, or silicon validation. ~10+ years... ...design, circuits, and/or physical design to develop and verify...SuggestedWork experience placementImmediate startWork from home$240k - $333k
...Senior Staff CPU Cache Subsystem Design Engineer Share Senior Staff CPU Cache Subsystem Design Engineer corporate... ...boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of... ..., verification, power, DFT, physical design teams to define the microarchitecture...SuggestedWorldwide$200k - $220k
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...mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. MatX is seeking silicon physical design engineers to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance...SuggestedDaily paidFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaRemote workMonday to FridayFlexible hours$175k - $280k
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...mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. MatX is seeking silicon physical design engineers to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance...Daily paidFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaRemote workMonday to FridayFlexible hours$198.7k - $298.1k
...Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group CPU Engineering General... ...mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing... ...in the world to create designs that push the envelope on... ...Oryon CPU Cores. As a CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer, you...Work experience placementWork from home$198.7k - $298.1k
...Technologies, Inc.## Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group CPU EngineeringGeneral... ...mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing platforms... ...in the world to create designs that push the envelope on... ...Oryon CPU Cores. As a CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer,...Work experience placementWork from home$209.3k - $313.9k
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...technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire... ...of all seniorities.Tenstorrent is looking for a Physical Design CPU Methodology Engineer who defines and drives the implementation methodology, automation...Permanent employmentRemote work$175k - $280k
...of enabling human life on Mars.SR. RTL DESIGN ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)At SpaceX we’re leveraging... ...for those IPs and support the physical implementation team (synthesis, timing... ...integration experienceExperience with embedded CPU subsystemsExperience with standard bus...Permanent employmentTemporary workWorldwideWeekend work- Unconventional is seeking a Member of Technical Staff, Physical Design Engineer, to lead back-end realization of a novel AI computing platform. You... ..., drive PPA and ensure sign-off for high-performance silicon. You will work at the intersection of architecture and silicon...
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...have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for... ...all seniorities.As a Senior Chiplet Physical Design Engineer at Tenstorrent, you will work on a high... ..., to deliver world-class CPU and AI silicon. In this role, you will own critical aspects...Permanent employment$163k - $236k
Participate in the physical design of complex blocks.Contribute to the design and closure of the... ...:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science... ...that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google...Worldwide- Job Description: Design cost effective controller with high performance... ...be involved in: - Perform CPU development and design... ...Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer... ...design concept to successful silicon Preferred Qualifications: - PhD...Work experience placement
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$100k
...have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for... ....Tenstorrent is seeking a talented Physical Design Engineer to implement high-performance blocks for... .... If you're passionate about crafting silicon that powers the future of AI computing...Permanent employment$180k - $280k
...-speed inference.About The RoleJoin our close-knit physical design team where you will drive high-impact PPA strategy—... ...similar physical design tools.BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.Preferred:Knowledge of high speed CPU/GPU design a plus.Experience with high-speed IO...$100k
...have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for... ....Tenstorrent is seeking talented Physical Design Engineers to implement high-performance partitions... .... If you're passionate about crafting silicon that powers the future of AI computing...Permanent employment$180k - $260k
...to the quality of the work we deliver. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we operate across a mix of remote and on-site locations... .... What We Need: We are looking for a Principal Physical Design Engineer to serve as an early member of our physical design team....Remote work$237k - $296k
...generations. Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer specializing in Power Integrity (PI) and Signoff Analysis.... ...(EM), and IR drop mitigation to ensure robust silicon performance, leading to a successful tapeout and production...Full timeContract workTemporary workPart timeLocal areaShift work$163k - $236k
Work with designers, architects, and other stakeholders to come up with... ...with architecture and design engineers to identify important... ...analysis.Experienced in ARM or CPU based subsystem verification.... ...boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future...Worldwide$175k - $280k
...ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SR. ASIC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in... ...orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status....Permanent employmentTemporary workWorldwideWeekend work$100k
...have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for... ....Tenstorrent is seeking a SoC Physical Design Verification Engineer to drive full-chip signoff and ensure manufacturable, high-quality silicon across advanced technology nodes. You’...Permanent employment- ...plan, experiment, and interact with the physical world. We are starting out with understanding... ...systems and semiconductors where AI can design and create beyond human cognitive limits.... ...limits. About The Team Backed by Silicon Valley’s top investors, Stanford University...
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