Principal Emulation Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Emulation Engineer (Semiconductor): Leading the development of complex SubSystem emulation models and driving emulation strategy for advanced SoCs with an accent on hardware-software co-validation and performance analysis. Focus on building sophisticated emulation environments, debugging complex SoC issues, and optimizing runtime efficiency across industry-leading platforms.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

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

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, providing essential building blocks for data infrastructure across cloud, AI, and enterprise architectures.

What you will do

• Lead the development of complex SubSystem emulation models, including environment setup, compilation, and debug.
• Drive emulation bring-up activities such as clock/reset sequencing and firmware boot validation.
• Create and execute comprehensive emulation test plans for verification and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to ensure seamless hardware model integration.
• Debug complex SoC and subsystem issues across RTL, firmware, and emulation toolchains.
• Optimize emulation performance through model partitioning, timing improvements, and automation scripting.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (EAR).
• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience (or MS/PhD with 5+ years).
• Strong proficiency in System Verilog and UVM.
• Experience with EDA verification tools and building directed, random-verification environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Perl and a solid understanding of Linux.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design and implementation.

Nice to have

• Programming skills in C++ and ARM assembly.
• Understanding of networking protocols.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan.
• Robust family support and mental health resources.
• Commitment to professional growth and long-term innovation.
• Inclusive work environment with equal opportunity employment practices.