--- title: Staff System Architect, Silicon at Google description: Google is hiring for the Staff System Architect, Silicon role in Mountain View, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/staff-system-architect-silicon-at-google-01a1326d-86d7-764e-a7fb-c610da63a471 date: 2026-10-13T00:18:19Z og_description: Join Google as Staff System Architect, Silicon in Mountain View, CA. Pays $192K–$278K per year. Requires 10+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4tdarq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Mountain View, CA | | **Salary** | $192K/yr - $278K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Description Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration. Come join the team that delivers Tensor SoC and Systems Architecture. As a member of Silicon System Architecture Organization, you will collaborate across the company with Product Management, IP architects, Design, Verification, and Software teams to deliver Architecture Specs of our next generation SoCs. You will lean on your abilities to deep-dive into the details, feasibility analysis and data-driven approach towards PPA analysis, workload requirements to deliver scalable architectures. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about [benefits at Google](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/). - Deliver Ambient Computing architecture for next-generation SoCs. - Influence micro-architecture details for optimal PPA working cross-functionally with IP, Design, Implementation, SW, and Product. - Leverage a data driven approach, driving consensus around complex architectural decisions. ### Minimum qualifications: - Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. - 10 years of experience working with Mobile/Embedded SoCs. ### Preferred qualifications: - Experience with SoC and system architecture fundamentals. - Experience with Always-On architectures and ultra-low-power design methodologies for continuous ambient computing. - Knowledge of low-power audio processing architecture and standard audio interfaces (e.g., I2S, PDM, SoundWire). - Understanding of power and performance tradeoffs, microprocessor subsystems, memory subsystems, caches, MMUs, fabrics, compute accelerators. - Understanding of Digital ASIC flow and debug methodology. - Familiarity with sensor integration and fusion. - Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. - 10 years of experience working with Mobile/Embedded SoCs. ## Skills - ASIC Design - Debugging - Product Management - Feasibility Analysis - I2s (Inter-IC Sound) - System on Chip (SoC) Design - Microprocessor - Embedded Systems - Audio Signal Processing - Systems Architecture - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - Sensor Integration - Low Power Design - Electrical Engineering - Product Data Management - Software Architecture ## Related - [More jobs at Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cloud & DevOps jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Solutions Architect jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops/solutions-architect?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Architect (General) jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops/solutions-architect/systems-architect-general?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 275614 jobs - [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14544 jobs - [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4048 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 275614 jobs - [Technology, Information and Internet](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/technology-information-and-internet?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 14544 jobs - [Google](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/google?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4048 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)