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Performance, Power and Thermal Architect, Silicon

Google

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/28/2026

Compensation

$138,000 - $198,000 per year

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Job description

The Performance, Power and Thermal Architect role at Google focuses on developing custom silicon solutions that enhance the performance and efficiency of mobile SoCs. This position involves analyzing mobile workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and power optimization opportunities. The architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that improve hardware and software architecture. This role is essential for shaping the next generation of hardware experiences for Google's products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience with performance or power refinement.
  • Experience with SoC, CPU, GPU, ISP, Memory, or Caches.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
  • Experience with QoS tuning, bandwidth and latency analysis, and thermal management.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct performance, power, and thermal analysis in both qualitative and quantitative manners.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks across workloads on Mobile SoCs and suggest potential optimizations.
  • Evaluate architectural options and trade-offs to develop architecture proposals and justifications.
  • Perform deep-dive analyses for CPU, GPU, ML/Gen-AI, and memory-bound workloads.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement architectural optimizations.

Benefits

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

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