The Senior Staff Architect role at Google Cloud focuses on shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration, specifically through the development of cutting-edge TPU technology. The position involves collaborating with silicon development teams and domain experts to define and deploy development environments for next-generation hardware projects. The architect will leverage their extensive experience to drive innovation and improve engineering productivity across various silicon disciplines. This role is integral to enhancing the performance, power, and cost metrics of Google's silicon portfolio.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in technical leadership focusing on silicon design.
• Experience in three or more silicon disciplines, including architecture modeling, logic design, functional verification, synthesis, timing analysis, DFT, or firmware development.
• Experience in developing and deploying advanced tools and development flows that streamline the silicon lifecycle.

• Build productive relationships with thought leaders across programs to identify improvements and solicit feedback.
• Leverage understanding of silicon development to architect and deploy a coherent system integrating various tools and design flows.
• Partner with Alphabet silicon teams and ecosystem leaders to ensure advanced development remains at the forefront.
• Ensure all developed technologies maximize project iteration speed while achieving planned metrics across the silicon portfolio.
• Guide teams in applying procedural and AI-first approaches to improve development efficiency.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.