ML Accelerator C-Model Engineer at Google

Seniority in posting: Mid

Compensation

$138,000 – $197,000/yr

Location: Mountain View, California
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Description

Google is hiring an ML Accelerator C-Model Engineer to architect and maintain software environments and C-models for on-device AI/ML accelerators. The role leads end-to-end delivery of reference C-models and specifications, supports hardware implementation and verification, and collaborates with hardware architects, verification, firmware, compiler, and software teams. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree, four years of C, C++, or Python software development experience, and experience with AI/ML accelerator architecture or reference C-model development.

Required Skills

C-modeling
C/C++
Python
SoC architecture
Performance analysis
Simulation frameworks

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Required Previous Experiences: 4 years of software development using C, C++, or Python
Experience in AI/ML accelerator architecture or reference C-model development
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an emphasis on computer architecture
Experience in silicon engineering and performance characterization
Experience in reference C-model development, performance analysis, and simulation frameworks and profiling tools
Experience with CPU or ML accelerator architectures
C/C++ and Python proficiency for system-level modeling and performance optimization
Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills