{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a1660323d05fe668ff3f2eb5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1660323d05fe668ff3f2eb5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1660323d05fe668ff3f2eb5","title":"SoC Limits Management Lead","description":"MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.\r\n15 years of industry experience in Power Management or Low-Power Design/Methodology.\r\nExperience navigating the full product delivery cycle, from initial architecture definition through to post-silicon productization.\r\nExperience with low-power architectures and advanced power optimization techniques.\r\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: MS or PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering, or equivalent, with a focus on computer architecture and power/performance analysis.\r\nExperience in peak power management, in-rush current, PDN droop detection and mitigation, adaptive clock distribution, aging and process monitors, power aware floorplanning, battery technology, concurrency management and thermal management.\r\nExceptional leadership and influencing skills, with an ability to influence cross-functional roadmaps and drive ROI-based technical decisions.\r\nABOUT 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.\r\nAs a SoC Limits Management Lead in the System Power and Performance team, you will be responsible for defining how our next-generation systems balance high performance against physical and electrical constraints. You will bridge the gap between hardware IP, system software, and product requirements to design a holistic \"Limits Management\" subsystem. Your work ensures our SoCs deliver maximum performance under peak current constraints, while maintaining long-term reliability and stability.\r\nGoogle'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. 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