Silicon Power Lab Engineer, Silicon
Google · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $237,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Develop custom silicon for Google products.
- Manage Austin silicon lab operations.
- Perform silicon power and performance analysis.
- Create test patterns for silicon validation.
- Optimize performance and power using data science.
About the role
Silicon Power Lab Engineer at Google
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 $163,000-$237,000 + 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
- Own and drive Google CPU silicon activities in the Austin laboratory facility, including daily lab management, equipment oversight, and upgrades.
- Perform test chip validation and silicon power measurements while conducting in-depth performance and power analysis.
- Develop test patterns for power analysis, yield analysis, functionality testing, and speed testing.
- Develop data science based methods to profile workloads for performance and power analysis and optimization.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience working in an electrical silicon lab.
- Experience with Python-based automation and scripting (e.g., data analysis, equipment control).
- Experience using oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power analyzers.
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
- Experience with iOS or Android system kernels.
- Experience with device calibration and trimming procedures.
- Experience with printed circuit board (PCB)-level mixed-signal validation or debug on IPs (e.g., temperature sensors, current sensors, droop detectors, ADC, or Class-D amplifiers).
- Experience with PLLs, ADC, current sensors, or ring oscillators.
Key skills/competency
- Silicon Validation
- Power Analysis
- Lab Management
- Python Scripting
- Electrical Engineering
- Hardware Development
- Test Automation
- Data Science
- Performance Optimization
- Mixed-Signal Validation
Skills & topics
- Silicon Power Lab Engineer
- Silicon Validation
- Power Analysis
- Lab Management
- Python Scripting
- Electrical Engineering
- Hardware Development
- Test Automation
- Data Science
- Performance Optimization
- Austin
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of electrical silicon lab experience, Python scripting, and specific equipment usage (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers).
- Showcase relevant projects: If you have a Master's or PhD, emphasize your computer architecture focus and any experience with iOS/Android kernels, calibration, or mixed-signal validation.
- Quantify achievements: Provide examples of your contributions to silicon activities, power analysis, and optimization efforts.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with test chip validation, data science for performance/power analysis, and specific IPs like ADCs or PLLs.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Silicon Power Lab Engineer at Google?
- The US base salary range for a Silicon Power Lab Engineer at Google is $163,000 to $237,000 annually. This range does not include potential bonuses, equity, or benefits, which are also provided.
- What specific technical skills are most important for this Silicon Power Lab Engineer role at Google?
- Key technical skills include 8 years of electrical silicon lab experience, Python-based automation and scripting for data analysis and equipment control, and proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power analyzers. Experience with mixed-signal validation and specific IPs like ADCs or PLLs is also highly valued.
- Does Google offer remote work for the Silicon Power Lab Engineer position?
- This Silicon Power Lab Engineer role is based in the Austin laboratory facility, indicating it is an on-site position. Google typically specifies remote or hybrid arrangements clearly in job postings if applicable.
- What educational background is required for the Silicon Power Lab Engineer role?
- A minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A Master's or PhD in these fields with an emphasis on computer architecture is preferred.
- How does Google determine the specific salary for a Silicon Power Lab Engineer?
- Google determines individual pay within the salary range based on factors such as work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can provide more specific details during the hiring process.
- What kind of silicon development does the Silicon Power Lab Engineer contribute to at Google?
- The Silicon Power Lab Engineer contributes to developing custom silicon solutions that power Google's direct-to-consumer products. This involves test chip validation, performance, and power analysis to shape next-generation hardware experiences.