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
CPU designs (Grace and Vera Superchips) for AI, HPC, and cloud deployments
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Architecture / 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/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/performance on silicon; Partner with engineering disciplines to achieve optimal power efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
