Job Title: Silicon CAD (power) Engineer IV
Duration: 12 Months
Location: US- TX- Austin: Onsite preferred (Sunnyvale office 2nd option)
Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

• Power analysis and reduction (with industry tools)
• RTL-to-GDSII flow and low-power implementation
• Python scripting and ML/AI for automation and modeling

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
• Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models for use by software/firmware teams.
• Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches.
• Previous meta experience preferred

Degrees/Certifications:

• Must Have: Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Master's Degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, spanning from RTL to GDSII. Contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of various power analysis flows. This includes gathering and analyzing large datasets for power modeling via automated processes. Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
• Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and Unified Power Format (UPF) usage.
• Proven experience in power analysis and reduction utilizing industry-standard tools such as PrimeTime PX/PrimePower.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks. Working knowledge of RTL design principles.
• Experience in RTL power optimization using specialized tools like Power-Artist.
• Ability to learn quickly, explore new ideas, and iterate rapidly to achieve optimal results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
• Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models for use by software/firmware teams.
• Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Running power simulation, analyzing & creating ideal design optimization

About the Team:

• working daily with 2-3 other teammates, other CW’s

What makes this role interesting:

• Unique opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, tackling complex challenges with cutting-edge technology and data.

Value Added/Experience Gained:

• You will collaborate with world-class experts in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity, impact, and continuous learning, driving breakthroughs that shape the future of products and services.

Interview Process:

• 2- 30-minute round of interviews
• Confirming basic concepts, technical python coding questions (5-10 min)

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 55.00/hr.