Silicon Hardware Emulation Engineer, Google Cloud
GoogleSilicon Hardware Emulation Engineer, Google Cloud
GoogleLocation
Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$138,000 - $197,000 per year
Job description
The Silicon Hardware Emulation Engineer role at Google Cloud focuses on shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration, particularly through the development of custom silicon solutions like TPUs. The engineer will work within a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology, contributing to the design and verification of complex digital designs. This position involves maintaining and upgrading emulation infrastructure and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful ASIC project outcomes. The role is essential for meeting verification and bring-up milestones in increasingly complex designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of industry experience with RTL design and simulation.
- Experience with coding or scripting in C, C++, Perl, TCL, or Python.
- Experience with emulation systems and performance analysis.
Responsibilities
- Help own, maintain and upgrade the emulation infrastructure.
- Explore emulation methodologies and implement new workflows.
- Support team members in debugging hardware and tooling issues.
- Bring up external interfaces on emulation platforms and create test cases.
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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