<ul><li><strong>Role : </strong>Design Engineer (Remote)</li><li><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Sunnyvale, California, United States</li><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> $100 – $135 per hour</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>ASIC Power Engineer</strong> to support power analysis and optimization for advanced ASIC designs used in next-generation AR/VR products. This role focuses on improving power efficiency while maintaining performance and area targets in complex semiconductor designs.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ASIC design flows, power analysis methodologies, and scripting for automation and data analysis. The role also involves collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to support power optimization throughout the design lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform <strong>PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization</strong> using synthesis and design tools such as Fusion Compiler</li><li>Conduct <strong>RTL and netlist-level power analysis</strong> for ASIC designs</li><li>Develop scripts and perform post-processing on report log files for data extraction, analysis, and formatting</li><li>Set up, run, debug, and analyze reports from ASIC design flows including <strong>Synthesis, Physical Design, Power, and Timing</strong></li><li>Implement selected blocks at <strong>RTL level and UPF power intent specifications</strong></li><li>Collaborate with design and physical implementation teams to improve power efficiency</li><li>Document methodologies, results, and findings clearly</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>10+ years of experience</strong> as an ASIC Power Engineer, CAD Engineer, or Physical Design Engineer</li><li>Strong experience with <strong>power estimation tools, synthesis, and some physical design flows</strong></li><li>Understanding of <strong>power trade-offs in design and backend implementation</strong></li><li>Hands-on experience with <strong>scripting and data analysis</strong></li><li><strong>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with industry tools such as:</li><li><strong>Synopsys:</strong> DC, ICC, PTPX / PrimePower, VCS, Verdi</li><li><strong>Cadence:</strong> Joules</li><li>Strong scripting skills in <strong>Python, Perl, or similar languages</strong></li><li>Experience using <strong>Excel or MATLAB</strong> for data visualization, modeling, and analysis</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>low-power design methodologies and UPF power intent specifications</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>silicon power characterization</strong></li><li>Knowledge of <strong>power profiling at IP or SoC level</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time engineering role supporting advanced semiconductor design initiatives</li><li>Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams</li><li>Work on high-impact technologies including <strong>AR/VR and machine learning hardware systems</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement</strong></p><p>All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>APPLY NOW!</strong></p>
