CPU Physical Design Engineer

Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer

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: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead 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 power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Resolve complex timing, power grid, electromigration and IR drop (EMIR), and physical verification bottlenecks in tight iteration loops.
• Drive technical roadmaps, mentor executive engineering peers, and influence architectural trade-offs across cross-functional teams.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.