# Principal Engineer, Silicon Engineering II at Google

- Company: Google
- What the company does: Learn more about Google. Explore our innovative AI products and services, and how we. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://about.google/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/105819092371284678-principal-engineer-silicon-engineering-ii
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/google-principal-engineer-silicon-engineering-ii/

## About the role

As the Principal Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical leader for the engineering planning and execution of the chipset from early product definition stages through launch. This is a high-stakes, cross-functional leadership role that bridges the gap between hardware architecture, IP development, physical implementation, and software readiness.

## What they're looking for

- 15 years of experience with custom silicon design, SoC/ASIC implementation, or hardware-software co-design
- 10 years of experience in technical leadership
- Experience, including experience directing SoC development programs from concept to mass production