Job Title: Silicon CAD (Power) Engineer IV 
Location: Role is ONSITE- US: Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12 Months
 
About the Role:
Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

1. Power analysis and reduction (with industry tools)
2. RTL-to-GDSII flow and low-power implementation
3. 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

 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Running power simulation, analyzing & creating ideal design optimization

 
Job Description 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.

 
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 client's products and services.

 
Interview Process:

• 2 × 30-minute rounds 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: $ 80.00/hr.