Principal Engineer, Power Architecture

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Power Architecture

Role Summary

The Principal Engineer for Power Architecture leads the design and delivery of SoC power architectures and mentors engineering teams. The role coordinates across hardware, software, RTL, physical design, foundry technology and IP groups to define executable power-management solutions and implementation plans.

Experience Level

Senior - requires 15+ years in the semiconductor industry, including 12+ years in technical leadership and 3+ years in people management.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on defining robust power architectures, guiding implementation, and leading technical teams.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with system hardware, system software, RTL design, DFT, physical design, foundry technology, and IP teams.
• Develop and evaluate SoC power-management hierarchies and recommend optimal architectures.
• Assess switchable and multi-voltage domains, back- and forward-body biasing, and DVFS to recommend power-reduction techniques.
• Define execution plans, robust methodologies, and clear documentation to guide implementation teams.
• Champion development, deployment, support, and maintenance of scalable processes and methodologies using AI/ML and EDA technologies.
• Mentor and lead high-performing engineering teams; provide technical leadership and program oversight.
• Perform activities in a safe and responsible manner and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security programs.

Requirements

Must-have technical and leadership qualifications.

• 15+ years semiconductor industry experience; 12+ years in technical leadership; 3+ years in people management.
• Deep expertise in SoC power-management architecture and early-stage ("shift-left") power assessment strategies.
• Broad understanding of system-, software-, and silicon-level power architecture solutions.
• Strong knowledge of power-optimization techniques for sub-nanometer foundry technologies.
• Expertise in industry-standard power-intent specifications such as Unified Power Format (UPF).
• Strong project-management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates applying for roles in India must be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with SoC design integration and implementation methodologies.
• Proven track record delivering complex programs against ambitious schedules.
• Experience mentoring and building high-performing engineering teams at scale; customer-focused problem solving.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field required.

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.