Senior ASIC Engineer

Job Title

Senior ASIC Engineer

Role Summary

Work on the PMU (power management unit) IP used to optimize chip performance and efficiency for AI datacenter products. The PMU includes a RISC-V core and custom control logic that collect and process chip-wide data to determine operating points.

The role focuses on architecting the next-generation PMU: defining micro-architecture, implementing RTL, and supporting silicon debug in collaboration with software and power architecture teams.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. The posting requests 3+ years of relevant ASIC or system-level design experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining architecture and implementing the PMU micro-architecture, integrating with software and system teams, and supporting silicon bring-up and debug.

• Collaborate with production software and power architecture teams to define architecture and micro-architecture for power features.
• Design and implement PMU micro-architecture into RTL.
• Work with the RISC-V core software to coordinate control and telemetry for power management.
• Support silicon debug and validation to verify power features and system interactions.
• Analyze chip-level data to optimize idle and active power/performance trade-offs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. Nice-to-have items are listed separately.

• 3+ years of ASIC or system-level design experience.
• Familiarity with frontend ASIC design and RTL implementation.
• Strong communication skills and proficient spoken English for frequent coordination with teams in the US and India.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with active power / low-power design techniques (e.g. AVFS, DVFS, power gating, retention, clock gating).
• Experience in system-level control features or similar roles outside of power management.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (the posting lists BS/MS in electrical / computer engineering). The posting also states a preference for MS or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.