Sr Staff COE Emulation Engineer
$135,900–$201,130 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Build complex subsystem emulation models, including design integration, environment setup, compilation, and debug across industry-leading platforms like Veloce, ZeBu, and Palladium. Drive emulation bringup activities, including clock/reset sequencing, firmware boot, and system validation using pre-silicon hardware models. Execute emulation test plans to support verification, performance analysis, software development, and system validation needs across multiple teams. Collaborate closely with Senior Emulation Engineers, RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to develop accurate hardware models, and ensure seamless integration into the emulation environment. Debug complex SoC and subsystem issues across RTL, firmware, emulation platforms, and toolchain interactions. Optimize emulation performance, including model partitioning, timing, and runtime efficiency. Automate flows and improve productivity through scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, shell) and tooling enhancements. Interface with EDA vendors (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) to evaluate tool capabilities, resolve technical issues, and drive feature improvements.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 5-7 years of emulation experience
- MS/PhD with 3-5 years of experience
- Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM
- Extensive knowledge of emulation platform offerings from leading vendors such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens
- Hands-on experience developing emulation models using platforms from Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens
- Proficient in emulation bring-up, including reset sequence execution and firmware bring-up
- Strong working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: processor architecture, SoC components, interconnect buses, I/O protocols (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet), and memory interface technologies (DDR, HBM)
- Skilled in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, and UNIX shell
- Proven ability to define emulation strategy and platform requirements, develop emulation test plans, and drive verification execution for large-scale products on platforms such as Veloce, ZeBu, and Palladium
- Good programming skills, especially in C++ and ARM assembly
- Diligent, detailoriented, and able to take initiative and handle assignments with minimal supervision
- Able to work effectively with differing opinions and collaborate constructively
- Open-minded and adaptable; not rigid in approach or thinking
- Able to learn quickly and operate in a fastpaced environment
- Eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Veloce, ZeBu, Palladium
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