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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