Sr. Physical-Design Engineer | $135/hr

• *About The Job
• *Mercor

connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
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• *General Catalyst**

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• *Peter Thiel**

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• *Adam D'Angelo**

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• *Larry Summers**

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• *Jack Dorsey**

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• *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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