The Staff CAD Engineer role at Google Cloud focuses on shaping the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration by driving the development of custom silicon solutions, particularly Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). This position requires collaboration with domain experts across the silicon development spectrum to enhance the design environment for chip development. The role emphasizes refining ambiguous ideas into actionable solutions while ensuring the optimization of project metrics. The AI and Infrastructure team is dedicated to delivering breakthrough capabilities and insights at scale for Google customers worldwide.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in technical leadership focusing on critical aspects of silicon design.
• Experience in two or more silicon disciplines, including architecture modeling, logic design, functional verification, DFT, synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, physical verification, or firmware development.
• Experience in developing and deploying advanced tools and development flows that streamline the silicon life-cycle and improve engineering productivity.
• Experience with developing tools in one or more programming languages such as Python or C/C++.

• Leverage the understanding of the phases of silicon development to flesh out the architecture and lead development and deployment of the overall CI2 design environment.
• Collaborate with technical leaders across CI2 sites to identify opportunities for tooling and methodology changes.
• Engage with other Alphabet teams to ensure CI2 stays at the forefront of advanced silicon development.
• Ensure developed technologies optimize for project iteration speed while achieving planned metrics.
• Partner with other members of the tools and methodologies team to apply procedural and AI-first approaches to improve efficiency.

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