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Staff System Architect, Silicon

Google

Location

Mountain View, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$192,000 - $278,000 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Staff System Architect role at Google focuses on developing custom silicon solutions that enhance the performance of Google's consumer products. As part of the Silicon System Architecture Organization, you will collaborate with various teams, including Product Management and Design, to create architecture specifications for next-generation SoCs. This position requires deep expertise in mobile and embedded systems, as well as the ability to influence architectural decisions through data-driven analysis. Your contributions will help shape the future of hardware experiences for millions of users worldwide.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience working with Mobile/Embedded SoCs.
  • Experience with SoC and system architecture fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of low-power audio processing architecture and standard audio interfaces.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Ambient Computing architecture for next-generation SoCs.
  • Influence micro-architecture details for optimal performance, power, and area.
  • Leverage a data-driven approach to drive consensus around complex architectural decisions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with IP, Design, Implementation, Software, and Product teams.

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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