Principal Engineer, Computer Architecture
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Minimum qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15 years of professional or academic experience in engineering.
- 15 years of experience in computer architecture and systems.
- Experience with technical innovation within cross-functional engineering projects.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems, networking, and related software infrastructure.
- Experience with OS and storage systems.
- Proven ability to think in a strategic manner to develop innovative product solutions, with a global mindset, and operate effectively across regional boundaries.
- Proficient in memory interfaces, PCIe and other high speed I/O interfaces.
- Track record of ideation and innovating technology, including publication of research papers in leading academic journals.
About the job
We are looking for a Principal Engineer with a deep Computer Architecture and systems background to join our team, specifically focused on Google's computing infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs of emerging applications in the areas of Machine Learning, Distributing, and Cloud computing in order to formulate solutions that advance the state of the art. Google's critical applications and services require optimization across a complex landscape of first-party and third-party offerings in an environment that spans CPUs, storage, networking, GPUs, TPUs, and other accelerators.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $294,000-$414,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and strategy for the evolution of Google’s computing infrastructure. Drive the system architecture and define the feature set for custom platforms and chips to optimize Google's compute infrastructure.
- Analyze and determine the technical requirements for various compute systems, effectively communicating and driving these requirements with different internal and external vendors.
- Lead and influence across a wide range of teams and stakeholders.
- Synthesize requirements from various stakeholders to ensure that both internal and external vendors meet Google's specific needs.
- Engage with internal teams and external vendors to provide feedback and align their roadmaps with Google's compute requirements.
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