Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Design Engineer V (ASIC Power Engineer) for an opportunity at Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship. Position Title: Design Engineer V (ASIC Power Engineer) Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Anticipated Start Date: 1/8/2026 Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ months Job Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) – Contract- Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Pay Range: $105/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Title: Design Engineer V (ASIC Power Engineer) Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship. DUTIES • ASIC Power Engineer to perform power analysis and optimizations in ASIC for Client’s AR/VR products. Areas of interests includes Machine Learning. Primary languages are Python, tcl and SystemVerilog. RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform PPA optimization with Fusion compiler. • Perform RTL and netlist level Power analysis • Perform post-processing and scripting on report log files for format conversion, data analysis and information extraction • Setup, run, debug and analyze reports of ASIC flows (Synthesis, PD, Power, Timing) • Implement some blocks at RTL and UPF • Ability to document and communicate clearly MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 10+ Years of experience as an ASIC Power engineer, or CAD Engineer/Physical Design engineer • Experience with power estimation tools and synthesis, some physical design • Knowledge of power trade-offs in design and back end implementation • Hands-on experience in scripting, data analysis • BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 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 Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities: • Perform PPA optimization with Fusion compiler. • Perform RTL and netlist level Power analysis • Perform post-processing and scripting on report log files for format conversion, data analysis and information extraction • Setup, run, debug and analyze reports of ASIC flows (Synthesis, PD, Power, Timing) • Implement some blocks at RTL and UPF • Ability to document and communicate clearly Must-Have Skills 1 Experience with Synopsys (DC, ICC, PTPX/PrimePower, VCS, Verdi) and/or Cadence (Joules) 2 Should know how to use Python, Perl (or similar) scripting and data-post-processing tools 3 Experience in low power design, tools and methodologies including power intent UPF specifications Silicon Power Characterization Nice-to-have Skills 1 Some power profiling experience at IP/SoC level 2 Experience with Silicon Power Characterization 3 Experience with Data analytics and visualization Years of Experience: 10+ Years of experience as an ASIC Power engineer, or CAD Engineer/Physical Design engineer Degrees/Certifications Required: BS in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. 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