Senior Physical Design Flow and Methodology Engineer
Google · Sunnyvale, CA
About this role
Google is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, GCP, API Development, Machine Learning. Compensation is listed at $163,000–$237,000 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Posted
- Mar 30, 2026
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Job description
from Google careersIn this role, you’ll work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems.
In this role, you will own the development of flows, methodologies, and data management systems for physical design Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools operating within the Google Compute Engine environment. You will survey industry trends, perform technical evaluations, and implement best practices to streamline Register-Transfer Level (RTL) to Global Distribution System (GDS) workflows, increasing the efficiency of our physical design engineers and ensuring the high quality of results for all ASIC tapeouts.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.