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Posted May 2, 2026

Sr. Physical-Design Engineer | $135/hr

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• *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:** ASIC Power Engineer • *Type: • *Contract • Compensation: • $100–$135/hour • *Location: • *United States • *Role Responsibilities • Perform PPA optimization with Fusion compiler to enhance ASIC efficiency. • Conduct RTL and netlist level power analysis to improve power management. • Execute post-processing and scripting on report log files for format conversion and data analysis. • Setup, run, debug, and analyze reports of ASIC flows including Synthesis, PD, Power, and Timing. • Implement blocks at RTL and UPF to optimize design processes. • Document and communicate findings clearly to enhance team understanding. • *Qualifications • *Must-Have • 10+ years of experience as an ASIC Power Engineer or CAD/Physical Design Engineer. • Experience with power estimation tools and synthesis, including some physical design. • Knowledge of power trade-offs in design and back end implementation. • Hands-on experience in scripting and data analysis. • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience. • *Preferred • Experience with Synopsys (DC, ICC, PTPX/PrimePower, VCS, Verdi) and/or Cadence (Joules). • Python, Perl (or similar) scripting and data-post-processing tools. • Excel (or Matlab) for model fitting, data visualization, and analysis. • Experience in low power design, tools, and methodologies including power intent UPF specifications. • Silicon Power Characterization. • Some power profiling experience at IP/SoC level. • *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: [email protected] • PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
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