Power Engineer
Core
Generate and drive new ideas in micro-architecture and circuits to reduce CPU power, conduct power modeling and measurement, and optimize CPU power efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC power engineer (CPU)
Builds
High-performance CPU designs with optimized power characteristics
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU design
Required skills
CPU micro-architecture, logic design principles, C/C++ programming, scripting (Python/Perl/TCL), CMOS design, VLSI design flow, lab equipment usage, assembly language
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Python, Perl, TCL, C, C++, Assembly
Responsibilities
Drive budgeting, measurements, and analysis of CPU power for various use cases; Work with micro-architects and physical designers to study power reduction opportunities; Conduct pre and post silicon power modeling and measurement; Work with software and platform teams to optimize CPU power efficiency and usage of power management features; Drive power management feature definition and silicon tuning.
