Director, Power Attainment

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high‑performance, energy‑efficient AI compute. As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy‑efficient high‑performance computing, Ampere is part of the Soft Bank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Director, Power Attainment to join our Silicon Engineering leadership. In this pivotal, high‑impact role you will shape the power efficiency of our next‑generation processors and act as the global technical domain owner for all pre‑silicon power activities, setting technical strategy and orchestrating execution across geographically distributed teams.

• Team Management:
  Directly manage, mentor, and cultivate a world‑class US‑based pre‑silicon power engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and execution excellence.
• Global Domain Strategy:
  Define the global strategy, roadmap, and execution plan for power modeling, analysis, and convergence across all projects.
• Innovate on Power Reduction Features:
  Partner closely with Architecture and RTL design teams to define, specify, and drive the implementation of novel power reduction features and methodologies from concept to tape‑out.
• Drive Technical Execution:
  Spearhead the definition of critical test scenarios and benchmarks required for accurate power analysis and govern cross‑functional coordination to secure essential activity collateral (e.g., FSDBs, SAIFs) from Design Verification and Emulation teams.
• Govern Power Budgets & Convergence:
  Collaborate with executive leadership to establish power budgets and own the end‑to‑end power convergence process, holding all teams accountable for meeting targets.
• Champion Methodology & Infrastructure:
  Drive the strategic evolution of our global pre‑silicon power analysis methodologies and infrastructure, ensuring best‑in‑class automation and analytical capabilities across all sites.
• Influence Cross‑Functional Design:
  Serve as the definitive power expert and consultant to Micro‑Architecture and Physical Design leaders, influencing critical trade‑offs and design decisions to achieve optimal power results.

• Proven Technical Leadership:
  Distinguished track record of technical leadership on complex SoC/CPU projects with multiple successful tape‑outs where you were directly responsible for power attainment.
• People Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated experience in direct people management, including hiring, career development, and performance management for senior engineers.
• Matrixed Environment Success:
  Proven ability to lead and influence geographically distributed teams in a matrixed organization, driving technical alignment and results without direct managerial authority.
• Technical Authority:
  Deep, authoritative expertise in modern power reduction techniques (advanced clock gating, power gating, DVFS, etc.) and their architectural implications.
• Architectural Acumen:
  Strong command of CPU and SoC architecture, with the ability to analyze complex workload characteristics and their power implications.
• Hands‑On Analysis & Tools:
  Mastery of industry‑standard power analysis tools (e.g., Spyglass, Power Artist, Joules, Prime Time-PX) and methodologies for RTL and gate‑level analysis.
• Automation and Scripting:
  Strong programming skills (Python, Tcl) for automating flows and data analysis.
• Education:
  
  Electrical or Computer Engineering – Bachelor’s degree & 15 years of related experience; or Master’s degree & 12 years; or PhD & 8 years.

Base pay range for this role: $279,500 to $419,500 (San Francisco Bay Area: $293,000 to $440,000). The compensation package also includes cash long‑term incentive and comprehensive benefits.

Benefit highlights:

• Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance with income protection and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited flextime and 10+ paid holidays for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Healthy snacks, espresso, and refreshments to keep you fueled and focused.

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.