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Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer, Cloud Silicon - Google
Software Engineer
Lead pre‑silicon validation for cloud silicon, driving verification of PCIe and DDR interfaces using Verilog/SystemVerilog and advanced digital design techniques to ensure high‑performance, low‑latency silicon blocks for data centers.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute comprehensive pre‑silicon verification plans for cloud silicon IP, focusing on PCIe and DDR interfaces.
- Develop and maintain Verilog/SystemVerilog testbenches, leveraging hardware‑software co‑design principles to validate functional and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with architecture, design, and silicon teams to troubleshoot and resolve design defects early in the development cycle.
- Analyze simulation results, generate detailed defect reports, and drive root‑cause analysis to improve silicon quality.
- Contribute to the evolution of verification methodologies and tooling to support scalable, high‑throughput silicon development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in architecture, digital design, and hardware‑software co‑design.
- 2+ years of hands‑on Verilog/SystemVerilog verification experience.
- Strong knowledge of PCIe, DDR, and other high‑speed interface protocols.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.