The engineer develops and extends the trace-driven power/thermal simulation engine, integrating power macromodels, workload traces, and thermal solvers into a coherent, scalable simulation flow. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy Reports to: SVP, R&D (Power & Thermal Lab) What You'll Do • Implement and optimize trace-driven power and thermal simulation engines. • Integrate IP-level power macromodels into system-level simulation. • Manage a time-indexed simulation flow across power and thermal domains. • Generate transient power maps and perform spatiotemporal hotspot analysis. • Interface with reduced-order thermal models and CFD-calibrated solvers. • Ensure simulation performance, scalability, and reproducibility. What You Bring • Bachelors degree 15+ years of experience or Masters degree 13+ years of experience. • Strong C++ software-engineering background. • Experience building or extending simulation frameworks. • Familiarity with discrete-event or time-stepped simulation architectures. • Solid software-design, debugging, and performance-optimization skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with time-indexed and event-driven simulation. • Knowledge of numerical methods or reduced-order modeling. • Exposure to data-pipeline integration. #LI-VL1 What We Offer The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours. Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community. Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge. Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies. Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are. Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier. Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you. Base Pay Range $189,000-$301,000 USD