Location
Palo Alto, CA, US
Salary
$50 - $60 /hourly
Type
NaN
Posted
Today
via indeed
Job Description
Job Title: ASIC Power Engineer
Duration: 6 Months
Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – US)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced ASIC Power Engineer to perform power analysis and optimization for advanced semiconductor designs, with a focus on AR/VR technologies. The role involves working across RTL to physical design stages, with opportunities to contribute to machine learning–related workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization using industry-standard tools such as Fusion Compiler
- Conduct RTL and gate-level power analysis
- Analyze and process report/log files for data extraction, transformation, and insights
- Setup, run, debug, and analyze ASIC design flows including synthesis, place \& route, timing, and power
- Develop scripts for automation, data analysis, and reporting
- Implement design blocks at RTL and define power intent using UPF
- Document workflows, methodologies, and results clearly
Minimum Qualifications
- 10\+ years of experience as an ASIC Power Engineer, CAD Engineer, or Physical Design Engineer
- Hands-on experience with power estimation, synthesis, and some exposure to physical design
- Strong understanding of power trade-offs in chip design and backend implementation
- Proficiency in scripting and data analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Synopsys tools (DC, ICC, PrimeTime PX / PrimePower, VCS, Verdi) and/or Cadence tools (Joules)
- Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, or similar scripting languages
- Experience with Excel or MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, and visualization
- Knowledge of low-power design methodologies and UPF-based power intent specification
- Experience in silicon power characterization
- Familiarity with power profiling at IP and SoC levels
For more details reach at [email protected].
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