Networking Silicon Architect

Описание

In this role, you will work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration, driving cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate different silicon solutions for executing Google’s data center networking roadmap, off-the-shelf components, vendor co-developments, custom designs, and advanced silicon integration technologies
• Design high-performance hardware/software interfaces
• Collaborate closely with system, software, verification, emulation, physical design, packaging, and silicon validation stakeholders to ensure that designs are complete, correct, and performant
• Drive vendor execution in various engagements: standard component roadmaps, build to specification, and co-developments
• Contribute to the evaluation of future ASIC designs and general architecture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 15 years of experience architecting networking ASICs from specification to production
• Experience working with network architecture and system design principles for low latency, high throughput, security, and reliability
• Experience developing RTL for ASIC subsystems
• Experience in micro-architecture, design, verification, logic synthesis, and timing closure
• Experience in architecting networking and ASIC IPs
• English proficiency is a requirement

Nice to have

• Mastery of TCP, IP and Ethernet protocols
• Experience working with software teams optimizing the hardware/software interface
• Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python and shell
• Deep understanding of packet classification, processing, queueing, scheduling, switching, routing, traffic conditioning, and telemetry
• Deep understanding of complex, large-scale ASIC and SoC architectures
• Adept in estimating performance by analysis, modeling, and network simulation. Skilled in defining and driving performance test plans

Hiring process

• In most instances, this position requires in-person interviews as part of the hiring process