Principal Emulation Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Emulation Engineer (Semiconductor): Leading the development of complex subsystem emulation models and driving the emulation strategy for high-quality SoC tape-outs with an accent on design integration, system validation, and performance optimization. Focus on debugging complex SoC/subsystem issues across RTL and firmware, automating flows via scripting, and interfacing with EDA vendors.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA or Irvine, CA

Salary: $158,600 - $237,600 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

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

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience (or MS/PhD with 5+ years).
• Proficiency in System Verilog and UVM.
• Experience building sophisticated directed and random-verification environments.
• Strong experience with scripting languages (Python or Perl) and EDA Verification tools.
• Good understanding of Linux O.S. and Object-Oriented Design and implementation.
• 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.
• Understanding of networking protocols.

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.