JobsStaff CPU RTL Engineer, Silicon
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Staff CPU RTL Engineer, Silicon

Google

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$192,000 - $278,000 per year

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

Job description

The Staff CPU RTL Engineer role at Google focuses on developing custom silicon solutions for the company's direct-to-consumer products. This position involves working with a team that combines AI, software, and hardware to create innovative technologies. The engineer will contribute to the design and optimization of CPU subsystems, ensuring high performance and efficiency. This role is critical in shaping the next generation of hardware experiences that impact millions of users worldwide.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience in CPU or AI accelerator logic/RTL design, including microarchitecture definition and PPA optimizations.
  • Experience with RTL language (System Verilog) and related design processes.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in developing CPU subsystem front-end designs, emphasizing microarchitecture and RTL design.
  • Propose performance-enhancing microarchitecture features and collaborate with software and performance teams for trade-off studies.
  • Communicate the pros and cons of microarchitecture enhancements and deliver designs that meet PPA goals.
  • Work with the Verification team to ensure the production of quality designs and collaborate with physical design and power 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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