Principal Memory PHY Architect (Power Modeling) - 16072
Originally posted 7 June 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves architectural definition and power modeling for memory PHYs, contributing to efficient silicon solutions. You will be defining architecture that meets product goals and supports robust, scalable architectures.
What you'll do
- Design and develop power-efficient memory PHY architectures.
- Drive the creation and optimization of effective power models for memory subsystems.
- Take responsibility for project outcomes and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Utilize tools such as Power Artist and PTPX for power analysis and optimization.
- Collaborate closely with large cross-functional teams to align requirements and integration.
- Mentor engineers and share best practices.
What you'll need
- 15+ years in memory PHY architecture and power modeling.
- Expertise with industry-standard design and simulation tools, including Power Artist and PTPX.
- Proven experience driving efficient power models and taking responsibility for outcomes.
- BSEE/MSEE required.
- Strong digital and/or analog design skills.
Skills: memory PHY, power modeling, Power Artist, PTPX, power analysis, power-efficient architecture
This role has been open 177 days — well above the 69-day median for Memory Design roles.
Memory Design · Memory Design
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Open roles in category
287
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Median days open
69 d
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Median salary
$205k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Synopsys | All employers we track in this specialty (287 roles · 29 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 27 | 287 |
| Median days open | 49 d | 69 d (−20 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $205k |
Skills observed across this category: memory PHY, power modeling, Power Artist, PTPX, power analysis, power-efficient architecture
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 151 open roles · median 86 d
- Synopsys (this employer) · 27 open roles · median 49 d
- SanDisk · 17 open roles · median 32 d
- Broadcom · 16 open roles · median 50 d
- Qualcomm · 12 open roles · median 149 d
- NVIDIA · 7 open roles · median 59 d
How we counted: 287 open Memory Design (Memory Design) roles from 29 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 5 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.