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The role focuses on optimizing & exploring new features to optimize dynamic power , Vmin reduction, leakage power , use case energy footprint across SOC infra , CLK tree power, power modelling including lab characterization of SOC infra energy impacts & residency profiles of use-cases, data analysis\nKey Responsibilities\nExploring new SoC-level power architecture & optimization features, architecture dependencies with different IP blocks. Driving cross-functional technical evaluations of new features across multiple stakeholders\n\nEnergy & latency sensitivity study of dynamic power reduction techniques DVFS, clock gating, power gating, Micro/Macro power collapse periods\n\nAnalyze and optimize Vmin margins, power-performance tradeoffs, and silicon robustness.\n\nSOC infrastructure power optimization techniques by studying infra utilization based on use-case profiles ,\n\nIsland use-cases flows, constraints in micro & macro -idle power optimization techniques,\n\nDrive leakage reduction and low-power design techniques across advanced process nodes.\n\nEvaluate efficient techniques to manage voltage droops, overshoots, thermal & electrical limits\n\nHandson experience in developing MATLAB models to quantify PPA KPI of power architecture features\n\nSPICE simulations to backup SOC/System level architecture features heling optimize Voltage droops, overshoots dynamic load-line management\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.\n\n8+ years of experience in SoC Power Architecture, Energy Management & Low-Power Design.\n\nStrong expertise in:\nDynamic Power Optimization\n\nVmin Analysis and Margining\n\nLeakage Power Reduction\n\nLow-Power Design Techniques\n\nPDN/Power Integrity Analysis\n\nDVFS, Clock Gating, Power Gating\n\nHands-on experience with:\nMATLAB Modeling, SPICE Simulations, Lab power/perf data crunching\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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