Senior SoC Power Analysis & Optimization Engineer

MatX•Mountain View, CA

1d•$120,000 - $475,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MatX is on a mission to be the compute platform for AGI. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the largest ML workloads for AGI. MatX is seeking silicon micro-architects and design engineers to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. Successful candidates for these roles will be responsible for delivering performant and functionally accurate silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management. High-speed connectivity and other key technologies.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of industry experience in SoC, AI accelerator, GPU, networking ASIC, or high-performance digital design.
Strong understanding of computer architecture and SoC design.
Experience with ASIC low-power design techniques.
Experience performing RTL and gate-level power analysis.
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Experience with Python, Perl, or similar scripting languages.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

Nice To Haves

RTL development experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Experience with clock distribution, multiple clock domains, clock gating, and power-aware RTL design.
Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, place-and-route, and implementation flows.
Experience using power analysis tools (or equivalent tools) such as:
Experience developing power models, budgeting methodologies, and projection flows.
Experience analyzing large power datasets using scripting and data analytics.
Experience with power management techniques including:
Experience correlating pre-silicon power estimates with silicon measurements is a plus.
Experience with AI workload characterization and power-performance analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain power estimation methodologies for AI accelerator SoCs.
Build and calibrate energy models for early architectural exploration, design trade-off analysis, and power target definition.
Perform RTL, gate-level, and post-layout power analysis across major SoC subsystems.
Analyze AI workloads and application use cases to identify opportunities for dynamic and static power reduction.
Drive power optimization across compute, memory, interconnect, PCIe, HBM, clock/reset, and other SoC subsystems.
Collaborate with architects and RTL designers to implement power-efficient microarchitecture and RTL improvements.
Work with physical design teams to evaluate implementation-related power trade-offs.
Define representative workloads and sign-off scenarios to improve power analysis coverage.
Develop automation, scripts, dashboards, and heuristics to accelerate power analysis and root-cause investigation.
Present power analysis results, optimization proposals, and design recommendations to cross-functional teams.

Benefits

A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise
Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution
4 weeks paid time off (accrued)
12 company holidays
3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
$1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution
Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement