SoC Power Modeling & RTL Methodology Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking an engineer to drive SoC power efficiency through RTL and architectural focus. The role includes developing IP, power models, and analyzing tradeoffs to improve power efficiency across AMD products.

The candidate should have a passion for modern processor architecture, work well with global teams, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work with Santa Clara location is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in RTL design and digital logic.
• Experience with SoC power modeling and power analysis.
• Familiarity with RTL simulations and power optimization workflows.
• Python programming for scripting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to SoC power methodology, RTL power analysis, and optimization.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL, verification, and power teams.
• Analyze power-performance tradeoffs using models, simulations, and data.
• Evaluate traces for power projection and align with silicon data.
• Grow ownership of power-modeling activities and methodologies.
• Identify key power contributors and drive RTL optimizations.

Skills

RTL design

Digital logic

SoC architecture

Power analysis

Python

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Emulation traces

Power-modeling tools

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking an engineer to drive SoC power efficiency through RTL and architectural focus. The role includes developing IP, power models, and analyzing tradeoffs to improve power efficiency across AMD products.

The candidate should have a passion for modern processor architecture, work well with global teams, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work with Santa Clara location is offered.