RTL Design Specialist
Core
Define power architecture and specifications for SoCs to achieve low power targets and meet KPIs, including pre-silicon power analysis and optimization.
Role type
Senior IC RTL Design Specialist (Power Architecture)
Builds
System-on-Chip (SoC) designs with optimized power efficiency
Domain
Semiconductor, SoC Design, Low Power Design
Required skills
RTL design, power architecture, clock gating, power-gating, DVFS, power estimation, power partitioning, UPF, Perl, Python, TCL
Preferred skills
Power analysis tools (Power Artist, PrimePower, PTPX), PMIC concepts, CPU/GPU/SoC design, synthesis, place & route, timing analysis
Technologies
Power Artist, PrimePower, PTPX, UPF, Perl, Python, TCL
Responsibilities
Create power architecture and specifications for SoCs; setup environment for RTL and gate-level power analysis; determine tests and benchmarks for IP blocks; identify areas for improvement at architecture and RTL levels; document and communicate results with project management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
