Hardware Engineering - Silicon CAD Engineer IV

Job Title: Hardware Engineering - Silicon CAD Engineer IV

Location: (City, State)

Duration: Travel - 12 months

Pay Range: $60/hr $65/hr (W2)

Job ID: 371128

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Silicon CAD Engineer IV to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in low-power SoC implementation, RTL-to-GDSII flows, and power analysis automation and a proven ability to analyze and reduce power across design stages while improving scalable EDA flows.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive power analysis at RTL, netlist, and post-route stages through GDSII.
• Develop, improve, and automate power analysis flows, including data collection and modeling through automated pipelines.
• Investigate power inefficiencies and deliver actionable feedback to RTL design teams.
• Build and maintain datasets for power modeling and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow at advanced nodes (7nm and below).
• Expertise in low-power techniques including power gating, multi-voltage rails, and UPF-based design and signoff.
• Proven power analysis and reduction using PrimeTime PX and/or PrimePower.
• Proficiency in scripting with emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks for data analysis and automation.
• Working knowledge of RTL design principles.
• Experience with RTL power optimization using tools such as PowerArtist.
• Ability to learn quickly, explore new ideas, and iterate to achieve results.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with logic synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
• Experience analyzing IP power characteristics and building runtime power estimation models for software or firmware teams.
• Skills in data analysis and modeling, including machine learning methods.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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