Staff Semiconductor Power Engineer (ICB4)

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Job Description:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Power Engineer to join our semiconductor design this role you will be the primary driver for our power strategies taking full ownership of end-to-end power definition analysis and optimization for our next-generation chips. You will work cross-functionally with architecture RTL design physical design and software teams to ensure our products meet strict power and thermal envelopes.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Ownership: Lead the complete power lifecycle for complex SoCs from early architectural power definition and budgeting to final silicon validation.

• Power Analysis: Conduct rigorous dynamic and leakage power analysis at various design stages (RTL Gate-level Post-layout) using industry-standard EDA tools.

• Methodology Development: Architect develop and maintain advanced power analysis flows automation scripts and methodologies to improve accuracy and turnaround time.

• Reduction & Optimization: Identify power bottlenecks and drive active power reduction strategies (e.g. clock gating power gating dynamic voltage and frequency scaling) across micro-architecture logic and physical implementation phases.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the physical design team on power grid (PDN) sign-off and IR/EM drop analysis and work with systems teams to align on thermal and packaging constraints including collaborating with the board design team to define power profiles and thermal maps.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Core Domain Expertise: Proven track record in semiconductor power definition estimation and optimization for complex SoCs or high-performance IPs.

• EDA Tool Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with industry-standard power analysis and sign-off tools (e.g. Synopsys Pt-PX / PrimePower Ansys RedHawk Cadence Joules or PowerArtist).

• Low-Power Design Knowledge: Deep understanding of modern low-power design intents and formats (UPF/CPF) CMOS device physics and power reduction techniques.

• AI-Assisted Scripting & Methodology: Proficiency in leveraging modern AI coding assistants to rapidly generate debug and optimize scripts (Python Tcl Perl) for workflow automation and data parsing shifting focus from manual coding to AI-driven methodology development.

• Educational Background: Bachelors (plus 8 years) or Masters degree (plus 6 years) in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field with relevant industry experience commensurate with a mid-level/Staff role.

• Communication Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate power trade-offs to cross-functional teams and leadership.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Node Experience: Direct experience taping out designs in advanced semiconductor technology nodes (e.g. 7nm 5nm 3nm or below).

• Thermal/IR Knowledge: Familiarity with thermal modeling power delivery network (PDN) design and voltage drop (IR/EM) mitigation.

• Post-Silicon Validation: Experience correlating pre-silicon power estimates with post-silicon laboratory measurements.

Compensation and Benefits

As a valued member of our team youll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant but also annual equity awards connecting your success directly to the companys growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical dental and vision plans 401(K) participation including company matching Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) company paid holidays paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability status medical condition pregnancy protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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