Silicon Design Engineer III
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Elementary and Secondary SchoolsSpecialized Design ServicesComputer Systems Design and Related ServicesOther Electrical Equipment and Component ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery ManufacturingResponsibilitiesPerform 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 QualificationsDemonstrated 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 QualificationsExperience 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.EducationMust Have: Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer ScienceMaster's Degree preferred but not requiredPursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.