Etched · 5 months ago
Power Optimization Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelEtched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. They are seeking a Power Optimization Engineer to develop chip power models, estimate chip power from microarchitecture, and implement design for optimal power using advanced power management techniques.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop chip power model from chip architecture, estimate chip power from microarchitecture, and devise power saving techniques for product use cases
Work closely with Architects, Performance Engineers, Software Engineers, ASIC Design Engineers, and Physical Design teams to implement design for optimal power using advanced power management techniques
Estiate and analyze power consumption data at both full-chip and unit levels, guiding ASIC teams to enhance the power efficiency of all functional units both pre-silicon and post silicon. Correlate the estimated power consumption to the measured power
Qualification
Required
Experience in power optimization using dynamic voltage and frequency scaling techniques, power aware synthesis, glitch power reduction techniques as well as efficient power delivery network implementation
Experience with gate-level power optimization through VCD-based and/or FSDB-based power analysis
Strong understanding of concepts of energy consumption, estimation, data movement, low power design, and power-saving features
Preferred
Digital design and optimization using industry-standard power analysis tools and methodologies
Leading power optimization at RTL and layout level using PrimePower, VCD-based analysis, DVFS, clock power reduction, clock gating, and glitch reduction techniques
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with 100% of premium covered
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Relocation support for those moving to Cupertino
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$625.36MKey Investors
StripesPrimary Venture Partners
2026-01-14Series Unknown· $500M
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M
Leadership Team
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
Robert Wachen
Co-Founder and President
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