Design Engineer III

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer III to join our team. This role involves performing comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, from RTL to GDSII. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of power analysis flows, and provide actionable feedback to the RTL design team to address power inefficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, from RTL to GDSII.
• Contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of power analysis flows.
• Gather and analyze large datasets for power modeling via automated processes.
• Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team.

• Experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
• Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and Unified Power Format (UPF) usage.
• Proven experience in power analysis and reduction utilizing industry-standard tools such as PrimeTime/PrimePower.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks.
• Working knowledge of RTL design principles.
• Experience in RTL power optimization using specialized tools like Power-Artist.
• Ability to learn quickly, explore new ideas, and iterate rapidly to achieve optimal results.

• Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
• Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models for use by software/firmware teams.
• Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science (Master's preferred).
• 8–10+ years of experience in ASIC, silicon, or SoC design environments.
• Strong understanding of RTL design principles and low-power architectures.
• Experience with UPF-based low-power intent definition and signoff.
• Clear communication skills for presenting technical findings to diverse audiences.

The role involves working within a collaborative engineering team, closely interacting with 2–3 peers on a daily basis. The work is primarily onsite, with flexibility depending on role needs. The environment is fast-paced with an iterative development cadence focused on experimentation and optimization. There is a strong emphasis on technical rigor, knowledge sharing, and peer collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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