
Empower Semiconductor provides integrated voltage regulator technology that reduces power, size, and energy cost for modern computing systems. The company develops a patent-pending power management architecture and Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs) that deliver on-demand, scalable power with high speed, precision, and signal integrity for AI processors and SoCs. Empower combines semiconductor IP and hardware solutions focused on vertical power delivery, high power density, reduced component count, and improved thermal efficiency. The company supplies chipmakers and system designers across data centers, servers, mobile devices, and communications systems.

Empower Semiconductor provides integrated voltage regulator technology that reduces power, size, and energy cost for modern computing systems. The company develops a patent-pending power management architecture and Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs) that deliver on-demand, scalable power with high speed, precision, and signal integrity for AI processors and SoCs. Empower combines semiconductor IP and hardware solutions focused on vertical power delivery, high power density, reduced component count, and improved thermal efficiency. The company supplies chipmakers and system designers across data centers, servers, mobile devices, and communications systems.
Principal Power IC Design Engineer
Expand your design expertise in high-performance power management solutions on cutting edge processes and break free from repetitive designs and older processes limitations. Empower Semiconductor, a Silicon Valley innovator driving the AI revolution with groundbreaking technology, redefines power delivery by designing and developing high-frequency and high-density power converters for AI processors and data centers applications. We are seeking an experienced power semiconductor designer to spearhead the development of our next generation of products. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and optimizing advanced power delivery systems from concept to production working alongside all departments within the organization. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and are ready to shape the future of power management, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Technical: Design IP blocks, communicate knowledge to rest of the team
Supervise top level IC floorplan and layout development
IC evaluation: Including initial bring-up, detailed bench characterization, timely debug and design fix
Test development/qualification plan and support to bring the product to mass production.
Qualifications:
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 12-15+ years’ experience in Power IC design (Experience can be less for junior level applicants)
Switching converters design experience including power stage and controller architecture
Ability to do transistor circuit design in one or more of the following areas: bandgap, precision voltage and current references, variable gain amplifiers, continuous time filters, PLLs (analog, hybrid and digital), ADCs (Flash, SAR, sigma-delta), voltage regulators, temperature sensors, I/O blocks, DAC, sense and protection circuits.
Strong knowledge in device physics and deep sub-micron processes
Proficiency in Cadence design and verification tools
Strong project management and organizational skills
Strong sense of ownership/accountability; able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Good communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)