Senior Staff Emulation Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Emulation Engineer (Semiconductor): Developing and validating complex SoC and subsystem emulation models using industry-leading platforms with an accent on hardware-software co-verification and system bring-up. Focus on optimizing emulation performance, debugging RTL and firmware interactions, and driving emulation strategies for high-quality design tape-outs.

Location: Santa Clara, CA or Irvine, CA

Salary: $113,920 - $170,600 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides essential semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Build complex subsystem emulation models, including design integration, environment setup, and debug across Veloce, ZeBu, and Palladium platforms.
• Drive emulation bring-up activities, including clock/reset sequencing and firmware boot using pre-silicon hardware models.
• Execute emulation test plans to support verification, performance analysis, and system validation across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to develop accurate hardware models and ensure seamless integration.
• Debug complex SoC and subsystem issues across RTL, firmware, emulation platforms, and toolchain interactions.
• Automate flows and improve productivity through scripting in Python, Perl, Tcl, and shell.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 5-7 years of emulation experience (or MS/PhD with 3-5 years).
• Proficiency with SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Deep experience building complex SoC and Subsystem emulation models using Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens platforms.
• Hands-on experience with emulation bring-up, reset sequence execution, and firmware bring-up.
• Strong knowledge of processor architecture, SoC components, interconnect buses, I/O protocols (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet), and memory interfaces (DDR, HBM).
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Strong programming skills in C++ and ARM assembly.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust mental health resources and family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate professional milestones.