Silicon CAD Engineer – Power Analysis
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Silicon CAD Engineer IV
Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$70/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, spanning from RTL to GDSII.
- Contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of power analysis flows using Python and ML/AI frameworks.
- Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team.
- Gather and analyze large datasets for power modeling via automated processes.
- Work independently and asynchronously to enhance power analysis methodologies.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Demonstrated experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
- Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and Unified Power Format (UPF) usage.
- Proven experience in power analysis and reduction utilizing industry-standard tools such as PrimeTime PX/PrimePower.
- Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks.
- Working knowledge of RTL design principles.
- Experience in RTL power optimization using specialized tools like Power-Artist.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science required.
Preferred
- Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
- Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models.
- Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches.
- Master’s degree preferred but not required.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
Silicon CAD Engineer – Power Analysis
About the role
About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Silicon CAD Engineer IV
Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$70/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, spanning from RTL to GDSII.
- Contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of power analysis flows using Python and ML/AI frameworks.
- Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team.
- Gather and analyze large datasets for power modeling via automated processes.
- Work independently and asynchronously to enhance power analysis methodologies.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Demonstrated experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
- Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and Unified Power Format (UPF) usage.
- Proven experience in power analysis and reduction utilizing industry-standard tools such as PrimeTime PX/PrimePower.
- Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks.
- Working knowledge of RTL design principles.
- Experience in RTL power optimization using specialized tools like Power-Artist.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science required.
Preferred
- Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
- Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models.
- Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches.
- Master’s degree preferred but not required.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,