RTL Design Engineer III - Power

Job Title: RTL Design Engineer III - Power

Location: Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $75/hr $80/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372225

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 Design Engineer III to join our core engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in RTL-to-GDSII flows, low-power implementation and signoff, and power analysis automation and a proven ability to analyze, model, and reduce power across design stages while enabling scalable, automated flows.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive power analysis from RTL through GDSII.
• Develop, improve, and automate power analysis flows, including data collection and modeling via automated processes.
• Investigate power inefficiencies and provide actionable feedback to RTL design teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development at 7nm and below.
• Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and UPF.
• Proven power analysis and reduction using PrimeTime PX and/or PrimePower.
• Proficiency in scripting, with strength in Python and ML/AI frameworks.
• Working knowledge of RTL design principles.
• Experience with RTL power optimization using tools such as Power-Artist.
• Ability to learn quickly, explore new ideas, and iterate to optimal outcomes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows.
• Background analyzing IP power characteristics and building runtime estimation models for software and firmware use.
• 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.

Fair Chance Notice

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