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Design Engineer III

ApTask Global Workforce
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Design Engineer III for a contract position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Sunnyvale, CA. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.

This role involves performing comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, from RTL to GDSII. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and automation of power analysis flows, investigate power inefficiencies, and provide actionable feedback to the RTL design team.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform comprehensive power analysis at various design stages, spanning from RTL to GDSII
  • Contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of various power analysis flows. This includes gathering and analyzing large datasets for power modeling via automated processes
  • Investigate and address power inefficiencies, providing actionable feedback to the RTL design team

Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Demonstrated experience with RTL-to-GDSII design flow usage and development in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below)
  • Expertise in low-power implementation and signoff, including power gating, multiple voltage rails, and Unified Power Format (UPF) usage
  • Proven experience in power analysis and reduction utilizing industry-standard tools such as PrimeTime PX/PrimePower
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python and ML/AI frameworks
  • Working knowledge of RTL design principles
  • Experience in RTL power optimization using specialized tools like Power-Artist
  • Ability to learn quickly, explore new ideas, and iterate rapidly to achieve optimal results

Desired skills:
  • Master's Degree
  • Experience with synthesis and Place and Route (PnR) flows
  • Experience analyzing Intellectual Property (IP) design for power characteristics and building run-time estimation models for use by software/firmware teams
  • Skills in data analysis and data modeling, including the application of machine learning approaches

Pay range: up to $86.09 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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