Power-Optimized Design Engineer | RTL to GDSII

H R PUNDITS INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

H R PUNDITS INC is seeking a Design Engineer III in Austin, Texas, to conduct thorough power analysis from RTL to GDSII, improve automation flows, and collaborate with the RTL design team. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and solid experience with low-power implementation and scripting in Python. The salary is competitive, ranging from $140K to $145K, reflecting the expertise required in industry-standard tools and innovative design practices.

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.

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.
• Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team.

Skills

Power analysis and reduction (with industry tools)

RTL-to-GDSII flow and low-power implementation

Python scripting and ML/AI for automation and modeling

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PrimeTime PX/PrimePower

Power-Artist

Job description

H R PUNDITS INC is seeking a Design Engineer III in Austin, Texas, to conduct thorough power analysis from RTL to GDSII, improve automation flows, and collaborate with the RTL design team. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and solid experience with low-power implementation and scripting in Python. The salary is competitive, ranging from $140K to $145K, reflecting the expertise required in industry-standard tools and innovative design practices.