Senior Emulation Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Senior Emulation Engineer (Semiconductors): Developing architecture for functional verification environments for high-speed data transfer chips with an accent on SoC emulation models and reference models. Focus on writing verification test plans, debugging failures, and streamlining the design of multi-core SoCs.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $158,600 - $237,600 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop architecture for functional verification environments, including reference models and bus-functional monitors.
• Create comprehensive verification test plans using random techniques and coverage analysis.
• Debug failures and collaborate with design teams to resolve circuitry issues.
• Verify boot code and maintain tools to streamline the design of state-of-the-art multi-core SoCs.
• Transform engineering requirements into scalable software tools for highly parallel compute environments.
• Conduct unit and regression testing of internal software tools.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or CS with 10+ years of experience (or MS/PhD with 5+ years).
• Deep hands-on experience with emulation platforms from Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens (Veloce, ZeBu, Palladium).
• Proficiency in emulation model bring-up, including reset sequence execution and firmware bring-up.
• Strong knowledge of processor architecture, SoC components, I/O protocols (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet), and memory interfaces (DDR, HBM).
• Skill in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, and UNIX Shell.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Understanding of networking protocols.

Culture & Benefits

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