Senior SoC Power Analysis & Optimization Engineer

What MatX Is Building

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.

What You'll Do Here

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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.

Bonus Points If You Have

• RTL development experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog.

• Experience with one or more of the following:

• 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: Joules, PowerArtist, PrimeTime PX (PTPX/PPRTL)

• 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: Clock gating, Power gating, Dynamic power management

• Experience correlating pre-silicon power estimates with silicon measurements is a plus.

• Experience with AI workload characterization and power-performance analysis is a plus.

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.

• Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equity

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + 3 religious observance days

• Health:

  • Medical. Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents

  • Dental + Vision. Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents

  • HSA and FSA offerings via Lively (HSA includes MatX lump sum contribution)

  • Concierge Care Advocates via Mishe. A white-glove service to help you navigate the maze of insurance, find providers, file (and appeal) claims

  • Travel medical insurance. Covers both business and personal trips

• MatX Family Fund. $6k fund via Benepass to fill the gaps in traditional insurance. Covers family-building, maternity, menopause, mental health and bodywork.

• Financial Wellbeing:

  • Retirement. Choose from Roth/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute).

  • Wealthfront Workplace Accounts. Non-401K investment, high-yield savings & brokerage. MatX pays your fees for the 1st $100K

  • Life, AD&D and Disability. Company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Daily Meals: MatX provides $80/day budget for onsite and remote meals, via a plethora of options including Webox, Locale, plus Ramp virtual cards.

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• WFH Support:

  • Home Setup. $1500 to make your home office comfortable & productive for you

  • Cell & Internet Reimbursement. $60/mo for cellular and $60/mo for wifi

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on whatever perk you value most

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP

• Support to Parents: Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, up to 18 weeks pregnancy disability leave, and flexible return-to-work hours

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
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This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.
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