Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 12
years of experience in Analog/Mixed-Signal design. Experience with
advanced packaging (2.5D/3D) and mixed-signal performance.
Preferred qualifications: Master's or PhD degree in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience shipping industry-first silicon. Experience with the
design and integration of optical interconnects and Co-Packaged
Optics (CPO). Expertise in high-speed interconnects, with a strong
record of publications, patents, or conference presentations.
Understanding of system-level trade-offs, from device physics to
network architecture in hyperscale data centers. Ability to
influence and drive technical strategy across large,
cross-functional organizations. About the job In this role, you’ll
work to shape the future of AI/ML hardware acceleration. You will
have an opportunity to drive cutting-edge TPU (Tensor Processing
Unit) technology that powers Google's most demanding AI/ML
applications. You’ll be part of a team that pushes boundaries,
developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of
Google's TPU. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products
loved by millions worldwide, and leverage your design and
verification expertise to verify complex digital designs, with a
specific focus on TPU architecture and its integration within
AI/ML-driven systems. As a Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer, you
are the silicon strategist, defining the architectural path from
high-speed electrical interconnects to Co-Packaged Optics (CPO).
You will set the technical direction for Google's silicon in the
1.6Tbps era. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s
possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough
capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at
unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our
customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of
Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's
groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our
cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to
global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable
developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams
are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with
key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for
Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations,
systems research, and much more. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $240,000-$334,000 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 Define the specifications for our next-generation
Physics Layers (PHYs). Identify potential showstoppers in future
process nodes and advanced packaging before major Research and
Development (R&D) investments are made. Set the proven vehicle
rule for how the team uses test vehicles to de-risk high-bandwidth
silicon and accelerate innovation. Represent Google in standards
bodies to ensure the industry roadmap aligns with our hyper-scale
requirements. Act as a primary technical advisor to engineering
leadership, mentoring senior members of the team and managing the
long-term technical roadmap.
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