The Senior Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer at Google Cloud will focus on shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration, specifically working with Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) technology. This role involves driving the development of custom silicon solutions and ensuring effective hardware/software integration and validation. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify complex digital designs and contribute to the innovation behind products used by millions. The position requires a blend of technical expertise in ASIC development, validation, and software methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in at least two of the following: computer architecture, embedded firmware, ASIC design or verification, or the integration and enablement of first/third party IPs.
• Experience in hardware/software integration and validation.
• Experience with register-transfer level (RTL) development, design verification, and evaluation.

• Review chip specifications and designs, developing integration plans with software and system partners while coordinating hardware/software delivery.
• Lead the bringup of ML compute features, integrating and validating complex hardware/software designs, including third-party IPs.
• Develop validation firmware to verify hardware functionality.
• Execute hardware-software co-simulation methodologies leveraging RTL, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Design validation tests and microbenchmarks to verify IP functionality and performance.
• Own debug discussions with Design/DV/Software/Architecture teams and help root cause functional failures and performance issues throughout the product development cycle.

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