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Silicon Architect

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/1/2026

Compensation

$159,900 - $198,000 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Silicon Architect role at Google focuses on developing high-performance microprocessor microarchitectures and performance modeling. The position is part of the Platforms and Devices team, which works on various computing software platforms and first-party devices. The team aims to enhance user interaction with computing through innovative technology solutions. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure effective design and implementation.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Silicon Architect-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is acceptable.
  • Experience in high-performance microprocessor microarchitecture development.
  • Knowledge of performance modeling or correlation analysis for microprocessors.
  • Familiarity with cache memory hierarchy concepts or TLB management.
  • Proficiency in C or C++ programming for engineering applications.
  • Experience with scripting languages for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Build modeling infrastructure and develop performance models to execute workload analysis and define high-performance, low-power CPU microarchitectures.
  • Architect chip subsystems by analyzing data, writing specifications, and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure sound design trade-offs.
  • Conduct performance correlation between models and RTL implementation including micro-benchmark development and performance bug triage.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to debug complex failures and parametrically characterize silicon results.
  • Develop complex end-user scenarios to project and measure the behavior and competitiveness of industry benchmarks.
  • Design solutions for electronic design automation tool flows including code creation, testing, and review for efficiency.

Benefits

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

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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