Senior Staff Emulation Engineer (SoC)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Emulation Engineer (SoC): Developing and optimizing complex subsystem emulation models for advanced SoCs with an accent on hardware-software co-verification and platform enablement. Focus on driving emulation bring-up, debugging SoC issues across RTL and firmware, and automating verification flows.

Location: Santa Clara, CA or Irvine, CA

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

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Build complex subsystem emulation models using industry-leading platforms such as Veloce, ZeBu, and Palladium.
• Drive emulation bring-up activities, including clock/reset sequencing, firmware boot, and system validation.
• Execute emulation test plans to support verification, performance analysis, and software development.
• Collaborate with RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to develop and integrate accurate hardware models.
• Debug complex SoC and subsystem issues across RTL, firmware, and toolchain interactions.
• Automate flows and improve productivity through scripting in Python, Perl, Tcl, and shell.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or CS with 5-7 years of emulation experience (or MS/PhD with 3-5 years).
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Deep experience building SoC and subsystem emulation models on Synopsys, Cadence, or Siemens platforms.
• Strong knowledge of processor architecture, I/O protocols (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet), and memory interfaces (DDR, HBM).
• Skilled in C++, ARM assembly, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl).
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive financial well-being and family support programs.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards for contributions and milestones.