Senior CPU Power Architect
Core
Drive and optimize CPU power efficiency across the design cycle from architectural modeling to silicon validation to achieve aggressive performance-per-watt goals.
Role type
Senior IC CPU Power Architect
Builds
High-performance CPUs for AI, HPC, and cloud deployments
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Design / Power Management
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Pre-silicon power estimation, Power optimization, Test development, Silicon validation, Cross-functional collaboration, Leakage and dynamic power analysis, RTL and netlist power analysis tools, CPU microarchitecture knowledge
Preferred skills
AI tools for automation, DVFS, Clock gating, Power gating, Multi-voltage domain design, Lab instrumentation for power measurement
Technologies
Power Artist, PrimeTime PX
Responsibilities
Model and estimate CPU power at C-model, RTL, and netlist stages; Identify inefficiencies and drive design improvements; Create targeted power characterization tests; Set up power measurement equipment and measure CPU power and performance in the lab; Partner with multiple engineering disciplines to achieve optimal power efficiency
