Samsung Semiconductor · 11 hours ago
RTL Engineer, Power Macromodeling
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $301K/yr
13+ years expSamsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, providing innovative designs for a variety of applications including smartphones and IoT devices. They are seeking an RTL Engineer to develop advanced power macromodels for AI computing memory component IPs, focusing on translating RTL/SystemC/C behavior into power models.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop high-fidelity, advanced RTL- SystemC-, and C-based power macromodels for AI memory component IPs using analytical modeling, LUT, FSM, NN, and their hybrid
Extract activity-, value-, and state-dependent power features from C/SystemC/RTL simulations
Define power-relevant functional states (transaction/state-based abstraction)
Support trace-driven power modeling, aligned with C/SystemC workload traces
Perform synthesis-assisted calibration using average and worst-case power anchors when available
Validate macromodel accuracy against reference RTL/gate-level results and real-silicon data when available
Collaborate with software engineers on feature semantics, timing alignment, and model interfaces
Contribute to scalable IP-wise composition for full-system power simulation
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree 15+ years of experience or Masters degree 13+ years of experience
Strong RTL design, synthesis and analysis experience (Verilog/SystemVerilog/SystemC)
Solid understanding of dynamic and leakage power mechanisms in CMOS and interconnects
Hands-on experience with logic synthesis and power analysis tools, including VCS, VC Formal, Design Compiler, PrimeTime-PX, StarRC, PowerArtist, Verdi, etc
Hands-on experience with power modeling in academia, including McPAT, CACTI, Wattch, etc. and industry tools such as Synopsys Platform Architect
Familiarity with SystemC or transaction-level modeling
Ability to abstract RTL behavior into compact analytical, table-based, FSM-based, and AL/ML models
Knowledge of power macromodeling, power estimation flows, or architectural power analysis
Preferred
Experience with GPU, computer architecture, AI memory, memory controllers, PHYs, or high-speed I/O
Knowledge of cross-coupling capacitance, clock power modeling, and power and signal integrity
Exposure to low-power design and thermal management
Exposure to power macromodeling, power estimation flows, or architectural power analysis
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
Charitable giving match
4+ weeks of paid time off a year
Holidays and sick leave
A stipend for fertility care or adoption
Medical travel support
Virtual vet care for your fur babies
On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
Onsite Café and gym
Virtual classes
Flexible environment
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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