Silicon Power Architect at Meta in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

RL Silicon Power Group is looking for a Silicon Power Architect who will work with a world-class group of researchers and engineers. This ideal candidate will understand the full spectrum of silicon power modeling, analysis, optimization and projections from algorithms on generic compute units to custom silicon IP blocks, traditional compute benchmarking, and SOC and System level implications. The candidate will work with architecture, design, backend, system and verification teams and drive the team towards implementing the most power efficient design for AR/VR optimized silicon.

Silicon Power Architect Responsibilities:

• Define the overall SOC and IPs Power requirements including power states, high level power tree & power sequence requirements.


• Collaborate with SOC Architects to optimize the power footprint of critical AR/VR functions such as image compute and CPU/GPU workloads.


• Engage PMIC & systems teams to capture chipsets Power Requirements and power delivery strategies.


• Deliver an optimized power architecture implementation that meets use case goals.


• Work across disciplines, brainstorm big ideas, build new methodologies, juggle/coordinate multiple initiatives, drive a concept into a prototype and ultimately guide the transition into a high-volume consumer product.


• Produce tradeoff maps between general purpose and custom compute mechanisms, model data-flows, and create detailed cost/benefit analysis.


• Maintain close loop correlation and annotation of pre-silicon models with silicon characterization and validation activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 10+ years of experience with production silicon including at least one product shipped.


• Experience with methods for partitioning a solution across hardware and software, digital, and other multi-disciplinary boundaries in a system solution.


• Experience evaluating architectural trade-offs of performance, power, and area.


• Experience employing scientific methods to debug, diagnose and drive the resolution of cross-disciplinary system issues.


• Knowledge of low power design principles across RTL, design and system level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multi-layer, use-case driven power modeling-of HW. Familiarity with modeling tools like Synopsys Platform Architect or virtual prototyping tools.


• Experience in technology node scaling and projections.


• Experience in custom IP block power estimates.


• Experience programming in C, C++ or Python.


• Experience working effectively as an individual and in a multidisciplinary team.


• Experience of dealing with ambiguity with a fast changing consumer electronics field.


• Results oriented, self-motivated, proactive with demonstrated creative & critical thinking.


• Experience to collaborate and/or lead in a team environment.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$173,000/year to $249,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now