Low Power, SOC Architect

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are an experienced Low Power Design Engineer with a passion for creating efficient and powerful systems. You have a strong background in SOC architecture, micro-architecture, and logic design, with a particular focus on low power techniques. Your expertise spans various verticals such as high-performance computing (HPC), data centers, and automotive industries. You thrive in dynamic environments where you can interact with customers and collaborate across different teams to leverage Synopsys' ecosystem. With a keen eye for detail, you excel in power analysis, simulation, and optimization, ensuring that all power goals are met. You are a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced setting. Your innovative mindset drives you to explore new technologies and methodologies to enhance power efficiency in designs, making you an invaluable asset to our team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborating with customers to define Low Power architecture and modeling leveraging Synopsys tools and IP.
• Delivering micro-architecture, logic design, and test plans for low power.
• Designing and implementing power management strategies, including dynamic voltage scaling, clock gating, and power gating.
• Performing power analysis and trade-offs at the architecture, RTL, and gate levels to ensure power goals are met.
• Working closely with hardware architects, software teams, and system engineers to optimize the entire system for low power consumption.
• Evaluating new technologies and methodologies to improve power efficiency in designs.
• Ensuring that low power design techniques are correctly implemented, verified, and tested, including low-power simulations and lab validation.
• Creating detailed documentation for design processes, power consumption models, and test procedures.
• Supporting tape out activities for our customers.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Driving innovation in low power design across various verticals.
• Enhancing the power efficiency of high-performance computing and automotive systems.
• Optimizing systems for reduced power consumption, contributing to energy savings and sustainability.
• Improving the performance and reliability of Synopsys' silicon solutions.
• Providing exceptional customer support and interaction, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Contributing to the advancement of Synopsys' technology and maintaining our leadership in the industry.

What You'll Need:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in low-power design, architecture, and power optimization.
• Proven track record of working on low-power design in semiconductor industries (preferably in high performance computing, automotive, or consumer electronics).
• Experience in low-power design techniques such as dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), power gating, clock gating, and multi-threshold CMOS (MTCMOS) designs.
• Proficiency in power estimation, analysis, and optimization tools (e.g., Synopsys PrimeTime, PrimeShield, PrimePower, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of RTL design, verification, and synthesis flows.
• Familiarity with power management ICs (PMICs) and power delivery systems.
• Understanding of power-aware verification methodologies.

Who You Are:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to exploring new technologies.
• Customer-focused with the ability to interact effectively with clients.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You will join our SOC design team, which is dedicated to providing cutting-edge silicon solutions and design services for our customers. Our team leverages Synopsys' comprehensive ecosystem, including tools, IP, and validation processes, to deliver high-quality, low-power designs across various verticals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where team members can thrive and contribute to the advancement of our technology.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.