Description
Google is hiring a Hardware Physical Design Engineer to develop custom silicon for its direct-to-consumer products. The role partners with architecture, RTL, and DFT teams to optimize power, performance, and area; owns block and IP-level physical design from synthesis through place and route; debugs critical timing paths; and executes signoff activities including static timing analysis, power recovery, and electrical layout checks. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field and 8 years of high-speed digital design experience, with preferred qualifications including advanced process-node experience, AI/ML-assisted physical design, scripting, and EMIR and power-grid knowledge. The role offers a US salary of $163,000–$236,000 plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits, and is available in Austin, Mountain View, Portland, or Poughkeepsie.
