Ampere · 1 day ago
Principal CPU/SoC Power Analysis & Optimization Engineer
Portland, OR
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $254K/yr
6+ years expAmpere is a semiconductor design company focused on innovative CPU design for sustainable cloud computing. The Principal CPU/SoC Power Analysis & Optimization Engineer will lead power modeling, analysis, and optimization efforts to design high-performance, power-efficient CPUs and SoCs, collaborating across teams to define requirements and drive optimization efforts.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate power management efforts across multiple teams
Support Micro-Architecture and Architecture teams in meeting SoC power targets
Establish power optimization budgets for all design blocks and implement validation runs throughout the design cycle
Enhance existing power modeling and analysis methodologies
Define tests and benchmarks for pre-silicon power analysis across all blocks
Configure power analysis environments at both RTL and gate levels for comprehensive pre-silicon evaluation
Review and assess power analysis reports at RTL and gate levels, identifying opportunities for improvement at the architectural, RTL, and synthesis stages
Analyze power consumption based on workload activities executed in emulation environments
Develop a thorough understanding of various CPU use cases, as well as Memory and PCIe workloads
Utilize industry-standard power analysis tools such as Spyglass, Power Artist, Joules, and PrimePower
Qualification
Required
Strong background in SoC and CPU architecture
Solid CMOS design fundamentals
Extensive knowledge of power reduction techniques across different levels of abstraction
Proficient in interpreting results from various power estimation tools and translating them into actionable strategies for power reduction
Experience in developing automated flows and scripting for data analysis and result consolidation
Proficient in power analysis utilizing gate-level and RTL power analysis tools
Strong knowledge of power analysis techniques and optimization strategies for CMOS designs
In-depth understanding of power-saving methods such as clock-gating, power-gating, and DVFS
Solid grasp of processor architecture and workload characteristics
Experienced in programming and scripting with Perl, Python, and Tcl
Skilled in conducting power analysis based on activity data from emulation environments
Educational background in Electrical or Computer Engineering with: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus 3 years of relevant experience
Benefits
Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
Company
Ampere
Ampere is a modern semiconductor company designing the future of hyperscale cloud and edge computing with the world’s first Cloud Native Processors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$813.8MKey Investors
OracleThe Carlyle Group
2025-03-20Acquired
2022-04-01Secondary Market· $127.8M
2022-04-01Convertible Note· $300M
Leadership Team
Renee James
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Adam Young
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