Sr Principal Design Engineer (Hardware Emulation)

TL;DR

Sr Principal Design Engineer (Hardware Emulation): Developing and deploying hardware emulation and FPGA prototyping platforms for semiconductor companies with an accent on high-speed interfaces and memory protocols. Focus on bridging the gap between customers and R&D, solving complex architectural challenges, and optimizing system stability across hardware/software boundaries.

Location: San Jose, USA (Onsite)

Salary: $154,000 – $286,000

Company

A leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) and intelligent system design software.

What you will do

• Collaborate with customers to develop and optimize advanced protocol solutions on Palladium and Protium platforms.
• Define emulation and prototyping requirements for high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and CXL.
• Drive the development of acceleration firmware and FPGA system solutions.
• Triage and resolve systemic issues across the hardware/software boundary.
• Lead technical evaluations and create high-performance benchmarks to demonstrate platform advantages.
• Deliver technical presentations and white papers to existing and prospective customers.

Requirements

• BS with 10+ years of experience or MS with 7+ years of experience.
• Strong fundamentals in digital design, computer architecture, and system-level verification.
• Deep technical knowledge of Simulation, Emulation (TBA & ICE), and FPGA Prototyping.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, and/or C/C++.
• Understanding of standard interconnect or IO protocols used in modern chip designs.
• Expertise in debugging using waveforms, logs, and protocol analyzers.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading semiconductor and systems companies.