Low Power, SOC Architect

Company: Synopsys, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

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.
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