We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Post-Silicon System Power and Performance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on performance optimization and competitive analysis of cutting-edge SoC platforms. You will play a key role in analyzing and resolving performance bottlenecks, optimizing system power and performance, and documenting findings to guide future designs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on next-generation devices, where knowledge of Android systems will be a valuable asset.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance Optimization:
- Analyze post-silicon power and performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Optimize system-level performance for key workloads and applications.
- Fine-tune hardware and software configurations (eg, DVFS, firmware, drivers).
- Competitive Analysis:
- Benchmark SoC platforms against competitive products using industry-standard tools and workloads.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for product positioning.
- Performance Bottleneck Analysis:
- Identify and address system-level performance bottlenecks.
- Conduct root-cause analysis involving hardware, firmware, and software layers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed documentation of performance analysis, optimization strategies, and results.
- Communicate findings effectively to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Post-Silicon Validation:
- Validate power and performance against pre-silicon predictions.
- Characterize system behavior across different PVT (Power, Voltage, Temperature) conditions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with design, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of optimizations.
- Provide feedback to architecture and pre-silicon teams for future SoC improvements.
- Android System Knowledge
(Preferred)
- Analyze and optimize SoC performance for Android-based devices.
- Leverage Android debugging tools to identify and resolve performance issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s or master s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, performance optimization, or a related area.
- Strong understanding of SoC architecture, power management, and performance analysis.
- Proficiency in using industry-standard tools for power and performance benchmarking (eg, SPEC, Geekbench, Dhrystone).
- Experience in debugging system-level performance issues.
- Familiarity with performance tuning techniques such as DVFS, power gating, and workload optimization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Android-based platforms.
- Proficiency in Android debugging tools (eg, Systrace, Perfetto).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (eg, Python) for data analysis and automation.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.