Emulation Engineer (Networking ASIC)

TL;DR

Emulation Engineer (Networking ASIC): Verifying and developing pre-silicon test plans for cutting-edge networking ASICs with an accent on chip architecture, micro-architecture, and hardware emulation platforms. Focus on debugging, root cause analysis, and optimizing automation scripts for robust emulation environments.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, California, USA

Salary: $120,000–$192,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Conduct detailed studies of chip architecture and micro-architecture to define, develop, and execute comprehensive pre-silicon test plans.
• Verify the design, architecture, and micro-architecture using emulation platforms.
• Develop sub-system and chip-level tests using Tcl, ITcl, Python, and C/C++ to verify networking switch chips.
• Build and synthesize Verilog/SystemVerilog-based models for emulation platforms such as Zebu or Palladium.
• Perform block-, sub-system-, and chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with post-silicon and system teams to correlate pre-silicon validation results with field observations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in pre-silicon verification and/or emulation of high-performance networking designs.
• Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Tcl, and Python for test development and automation.
• Hands-on experience with hardware emulation platforms (e.g., Zebu, Palladium) and familiarity with high-speed protocols such as PCIe and Ethernet.
• Deep debugging expertise, including use of DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and industry-leading benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation including company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Open, collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth.