Power Analysis and Optimization Engineer - New College Graduate 2027
Core
Develop IP-level power models, analyze power consumption across workloads, and collaborate with design teams to define power targets and optimize ASIC designs for energy efficiency.
Role type
IC power analysis and optimization engineer (ASIC/GPU)
Builds
Energy-efficient NVIDIA GPU and SoC products
Domain
Semiconductor / ASIC design / Computer Architecture
Required skills
Digital circuit design, Computer architecture, ASIC design methodology, Power-consumption fundamentals, Low-power design techniques, Python, C++, Tcl
Preferred skills
ASIC power-analysis tools (PrimeTime PX, PowerArtist), Power modeling, Workload analysis, Power attribution, AI-assisted automation workflows
Technologies
PrimeTime PX, PowerArtist, Python, C++, Tcl
Responsibilities
Develop IP-level power models to estimate impact of architectural changes; Analyze power consumption across different workloads and application scenarios; Collaborate with architects to define power targets and evaluate PPA tradeoffs; Use internal and industry-standard tools to identify power inefficiencies; Work with RTL and physical-design teams to implement and validate power optimizations; Investigate power regressions and determine root causes; Develop scripts, automation flows, and AI-assisted solutions to improve efficiency.
Seniority
Junior, New College Graduate
