The Silicon Physical Design Engineer role at Google focuses on shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration through the development of custom silicon solutions, particularly for Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). The engineer will collaborate with various teams to optimize performance, power, and area while solving technical challenges in micro-architecture and logic circuits. This position is part of a team that drives innovation in AI and infrastructure, impacting millions of users worldwide. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and collaboration to achieve high-quality silicon deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 year of experience with physical design.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Experience with Synopsys/Cadence PnR tools and backend flows.
• Experience in static timing analysis (STA), including defining timing corners, margins, and derates.

• Participate in the Physical Design (PD) of blocks for complex TPU chips.
• Contribute to the design and closure of the subchip and individual blocks from RTL-to-GDS.
• Collaborate with RTL/Design and PD teams to achieve optimal performance, power, and area.
• Create and maintain documentation of silicon deliverables to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Identify test requirements and carry out testing of Silicon systems to influence design improvements.

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