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SoC UPF Methodology Engineer

Beaverton, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-10 → 2026-09-28

Core

Enhance Unified Power Format (UPF) methodologies, refine power intent specifications, and integrate AI/ML to optimize low-power chip design workflows for mobile SOCs.

Role type

Senior IC SoC UPF Methodology Engineer

Builds

Low-power ASICs for mobile products

Domain

Semiconductor / Low-power chip design

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

UPF implementation and verification, Python scripting, Tcl scripting, CMOS power design principles, static and dynamic verification techniques, RTL-to-GDSII design flow knowledge

Preferred skills

AI/ML application for workflow optimization, multi-voltage static verification tools (VSILP/VCLP, CLP), power ERC sign-off

Technologies

Python, Tcl, VSILP, VCLP, CLP

Responsibilities

Enhance power intent coverage via advanced static and dynamic verification techniques; Develop tailored UPF solutions for unique project requirements; Oversee UPF deployment and sign-off for frontend and place-and-route stages; Conduct power intent assessments on custom circuitry; Partner with design and verification teams to troubleshoot UPF workflow challenges; Integrate AI/ML technologies to optimize UPF processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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