ASIC Power Engineer

Job Description

Sunnyvale, CA Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform PPA optimization with Fusion compiler.
Perform RTL and netlist level Power analysis
Perform post-processing and scripting on report log files for format conversion, data analysis and information extraction
Setup, run, debug and analyze reports of ASIC flows (Synthesis, PD, Power, Timing)
Implement some blocks at RTL and UPF
Ability to document and communicate clearly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
10+ Years of experience as an ASIC Power engineer, or CAD Engineer/Physical Design engineer

Experience with power estimation tools and synthesis, some physical design
Knowledge of power trade-offs in design and back end implementation
Hands-on experience in scripting, data analysis
BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Synopsys (DC, ICC, PTPX/Prime Power, VCS, Verdi) and/or Cadence (Joules)
Python, Perl (or similar) scripting and data-post-processing tools
Excel (or Matlab) for model fitting, data visualization and analysis
Experience in low power design, tools and methodologies including power intent UPF specifications
Silicon Power Characterization
Some power profiling experience at IP/SoC level