Emulation Engineer

Job Title

Emulation Engineer

Role Summary

Verify ASIC designs pre-silicon using emulation platforms and build the verification infrastructure, tests, and models needed for chip-level validation. The role works with architecture, design, DV, and firmware/validation teams to achieve comprehensive verification coverage and reliable emulation environments.

Experience Level

Senior - 8+ years in pre-silicon verification/emulation of ASICs.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include developing tests, models, and automation to validate chip designs on emulation platforms and driving debugging/root-cause analysis across hardware and software.

• Analyze chip architecture and micro-architecture to define and execute pre-silicon test plans.
• Verify designs on emulation platforms and develop subsystem and chip-level tests.
• Develop synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog models for emulation environments.
• Implement tests and automation using Tcl/ITcl, Python, and C/C++.
• Perform block, subsystem, and system-level debugging and root-cause analysis for hardware and software issues.
• Develop and optimize automation scripts and emulation methodologies for efficiency, reusability, and coverage.
• Create reusable synthesizable blocks, libraries, and verification components.
• Build and maintain robust emulation environments supporting a global user base.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Design, DV, and FW/Validation teams to ensure verification completeness.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills and experience.

• 8+ years of experience in pre-silicon verification/emulation of ASICs.
• Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog and verification methodologies.
• Proficient in C/C++, Tcl (including ITcl), Python, and scripting for automation.
• Strong debugging skills; experience with DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage-driven verification.
• Ability to define verification scope and contribute to verification infrastructure.
• Proven ability to collaborate with architects, designers, and software engineers.
• Nice-to-have: hands-on experience with emulation platforms (Palladium, Zebu), speed bridges, and high-speed interfaces such as PCIe.
• Simulation-background verification engineers are welcome if they demonstrate strong verification fundamentals.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field was specified. The posting pairs the degree with 8+ years of pre-silicon verification/emulation experience for this role. No certifications were listed.

About the Company

Company: Broadcom

Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is known for its innovations in wireless and broadband communications, enabling a connected world.