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Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$163,000 - $237,000 per year

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Job description

The Senior Silicon Validation Engineer role at Google involves developing custom silicon solutions that enhance the performance of Google's consumer products. The engineer will work closely with teams across software, architecture, and design to validate hardware IP blocks and ensure seamless integration. This position requires a deep understanding of silicon validation frameworks and the ability to mentor junior team members. The engineer will contribute to innovative technologies that aim to improve user experiences worldwide.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience developing stress tests, silicon validation frameworks, or related infrastructure.
  • Experience in bench level validation and debug.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters (DMM), and Logic analyzers.
  • Experience programming in C/C++/Assembly.
  • Experience scripting in Python/Perl/Tcl.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, and execute tests to validate hardware IP blocks and integration at the system level.
  • Validate design on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.
  • Interface with Software, Architecture, Design, and Design Verification (DV) teams to create test plans.
  • Support silicon debug and field failures.

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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