Senior Silicon CAD Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value role due to strong employer, competitive salary, and unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge silicon solutions.
- Competitive salary ($156,000–$229,000)
- Involvement in innovative silicon solutions
- Opportunity for significant technological impact
Pros
- Attractive salary range ($156,000–$229,000)
- Engagement with innovative silicon technology
- Growth potential in a fast-evolving industry
Cons
- Extensive experience required (5+ years)
- Potential pressure to deliver cutting-edge solutions
- Limited remote work options
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced VLSI engineers
- Individuals passionate about CAD and silicon development
- Professionals eager to work in innovative tech environments
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without VLSI background
- Those preferring a strictly remote work setting
- Individuals uncomfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Senior Silicon CAD Engineer
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of industry experience in VLSI design or CAD flow development.
- Experience with front-end design tools (e.g., Lint, CDC/RDC, or simulation).
- Experience writing production scripts in Python or Tcl.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in software development or front-end CAD.
- Experience with ML algorithms and AI application development.
- Experience with the full software development life cycle.
- Experience in advanced technology nodes.
About the job
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + 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
- Develop and support front-end CAD tools and flows for Google Silicon SoC projects (e.g., RTL generation, design verification, AI-enabled CAD, design QA, timing, and low power).
- Collaborate with design teams to understand requirements and enable scalable solutions.
- Work across functional domains to enable the development and validation of complex CAD flows.
- Drive EDA vendors to improve tool quality and deliver custom solutions for Google.
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