Senior EM/IR Engineer

E-Space; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

E-Space is seeking an experienced EM/IR Analysis Engineer in Saratoga, California. The role involves leading EM/IR drop analysis for complex SoC designs, defining power delivery network strategy, and collaborating with teams to ensure sign-off compliance. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in EM/IR analysis, familiarity with tools like Cadence Voltus and Synopsys RedHawk, and strong scripting skills in Tcl or Python. Competitive salaries and a focus on sustainability make E-Space an attractive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in EM/IR analysis for complex ASICs or SoCs.
• Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard EM/IR tools.
• Deep understanding of power delivery network design.
• Strong knowledge of electromigration physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead EM/IR drop analysis for complex SoC designs.
• Define and implement power delivery network strategy.
• Perform static and dynamic IR-drop analysis.
• Analyze electromigration violations.

Skills

EM/IR analysis

Power integrity

Cadence Voltus

Synopsys RedHawk

Scripting (Tcl, Python)

Job description

What you will be doing

• Lead EM/IR drop analysis for complex SoC designs at block and full-chip levels across all process corners
• Define and implement power delivery network (PDN) strategy to meet EM/IR sign-off requirements
• Perform static and dynamic IR‑drop analysis and work with physical design teams to implement power grid improvements
• Analyze electromigration violations and develop mitigation strategies for metal and via connections
• Collaborate with physical design engineers to optimize power grid density, via stacking, and decap placement
• Develop and maintain EM/IR analysis flows, scripts, and automation infrastructure
• Work with foundry design rules and reliability specifications to ensure sign‑off compliance
• Define power intent (UPF/CPF) requirements and validate implementation against power management intent
• Provide power analysis results and recommendations to design leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Document EM/IR methodology guidelines, best practices, and sign‑off reports

What you bring to this role

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in EM/IR analysis and power integrity for complex ASICs or SoCs
• Hands‑on proficiency with industry‑standard EM/IR tools such as Cadence Voltus, Synopsys RedHawk, or equivalent
• Deep understanding of power delivery network design, power grid analysis, and IR‑drop mitigation techniques
• Strong knowledge of electromigration physics, EM rules, and reliability analysis methodologies
• Experience with both static and dynamic power analysis including vectorless and vector‑based approaches
• Solid understanding of low‑power design techniques and their interaction with power integrity
• Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python) for EM/IR flow development and result automation
• Familiarity with advanced process node design rules and foundry reliability specifications
• Excellent ability to communicate complex analysis results clearly to cross‑functional teams

Bonus Points

• Experience with 7nm or sub‑7nm EM/IR sign‑off requirements
• Exposure to thermal analysis and electro‑thermal co‑simulation
• Familiarity with package‑level power integrity and chip‑package co‑design
• Experience with advanced power management architectures (DVFS, multiple voltage domains, retention)
• Background in satellite communication, 5G, or high‑reliability IoT chip design

Salary range: $120,000 - $220,000 annually, determined by experience and qualifications.

Job type: Full time, exempt. Location: Saratoga office.

Note: E‑Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E‑Space is right for you

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off