Senior Architect, Digital Signal Processing
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. 8
years of industry experience in digital signal processing,
communication theory, and algorithm development. Experience in the
design and implementation of algorithms for communication systems,
including FEC or modulation techniques. Preferred qualifications:
Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer
Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience in the theory
and practical implementation of modern FEC codes (e.g., LDPC,
Staircase, Polar codes) and advanced modulation formats. Experience
in designing and modeling high-speed optical communication
transceivers or similar high-bandwidth systems. Experience with the
development of algorithms from initial concept through to
successful silicon production. Excellent programming skills in
Matlab for algorithm development, simulation, and analysis. 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 Architect on
the Digital Signal Processing team, you will be a key contributor
to the development and implementation of the core algorithms that
power next-generation data center interconnects. You will apply
your background in communication theory, forward error correction
(FEC), and modulation to develop innovative and efficient solutions
that advance the speed and reliability of technology. You will
contribute to the technical direction of critical projects,
collaborate with and mentor other engineers, and work across
hardware and software teams to bring algorithms to life in
silicon.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 behind Google's groundbreaking
innovations, empowering the development of 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
$163,000-$237,000 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 Architect, design, and implement Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) algorithms for high-speed optical communication
systems. Develop and analyze novel Forward Error Correction (FEC)
and modulation schemes to optimize for performance, power, and
tradeoffs. Build system-level models using tools like Matlab,
Python, or C++ to simulate and validate algorithm performance.
Collaborate with logic design, verification, and software teams to
ensure the successful implementation, integration, and bring-up of
algorithms in custom silicon. Provide technical guidance and
mentorship to other DSP and communication systems engineers,
fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
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