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CPU Global Design Lead, Silicon

Austin, TX · On-site

... CPU or AI accelerator logic/RTL design, including microarchitecture definition and Power ... direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions ...

Celestica

Director, Design Engineering

San Jose, CA · On-site

$205K - $250K/yr

The Director will be at the forefront of the industry, leading the design and development of ... Deep expertise in high-power, high-performance CPU and switching solutions, SerDes, PAM4, SI/PI ...

Celestica

Director, Design Engineering

Austin, TX · On-site

The Director will be at the forefront of the industry, leading the design and development of ... Deep expertise in high-power, high-performance CPU and switching solutions, SerDes, PAM4, SI/PI ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Santa Clara, CA

$196K/yr

Study real world use-cases and identify critical application behavior and reduce to directed test ... design. Our technologies power transformative applications across industries - from robotics and ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Santa Clara, CA

$196K/yr

Study real world use-cases and identify critical application behavior and reduce to directed test ... design. Our technologies power transformative applications across industries - from robotics and ...

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As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for director cpu design in the United States is $135,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Cpu Design vs CPU Architect?

AspectDirector Cpu DesignCPU Architect
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; extensive industry experienceBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; strong background in microarchitecture
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, oversees development processes, collaborates with multiple departmentsFocuses on designing CPU architecture, defining microarchitecture, and performance optimization
Employer & Industry UsageFound in semiconductor companies, tech giants, and hardware firmsCommonly employed in CPU design firms, semiconductor companies, and R&D divisions

The Director Cpu Design primarily manages design teams and oversees CPU development projects, while the CPU Architect focuses on creating and optimizing CPU microarchitecture. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but the Director is more leadership-oriented, whereas the Architect concentrates on technical design specifics.

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CPU Global Design Lead, Silicon

Google

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 191 rated software companies

Job description

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in CPU or AI accelerator logic/RTL design, including microarchitecture definition and Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimizations.
  • Experience with RTL language (System Verilog) and related design processes (e.g., Lint, UPF).

Preferred qualifications:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Experience leading front-end design for modern processor components or AI accelerators.
  • Experience with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
  • Experience with SOC design, architect, and integration.

About the job
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.
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: $240000 - $334000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Participate in developing CPU subsystem. Develop CPU subsystem front-end designs, emphasizing microarchitecture and RTL design for the next generation CPU.
  • Propose performance enhancing microarchitecture features, and work with Software, Architect, and Performance teams for trade-off studies.
  • Communicate the pros and cons of microarchitecture enhancements. Deliver designs, meeting PPA goals with production quality.
  • Work with the Verification team to ensure production of quality designs, and the physical design and power teams to meet frequency, power, and area goals.
  • Become familiar with modern techniques, interpret the techniques into design constructs, and languages in order to provide guidance to and participate in the performance evaluation effort.

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