Emulation Methodology Engineer

Role Overview

The Emulation Methodology Engineer will be part of the VBU team, focusing on the development and implementation of pre-silicon system modeling solutions in cooperation with various engineering teams. This role is pivotal in enhancing the product's time to market.

Professional Experience

This is a mid-career position requiring strong verification and emulation experience. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in collaborating across multiple teams and possess strong technical skills alongside effective communication. A detail-oriented and independent work ethic is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customer teams to implement recommended methodologies and boost execution efficiency.
• Support the development of emulation build and regression infrastructures and methods for continuous integration.
• Standardize and automate procedures across different business units and technology platforms.
• Triage and troubleshoot failures in collaboration with design, verification, firmware, software, and emulation teams.
• Research and implement new tools for supporting emulation activities.
• Create scripts and tools to analyze data from emulation runs.
• Integrate, debug, and bring up standard interfaces such as Ethernet and PCIe.
• Integrate third-party verification IPs.
• Measure emulator workload performance to ensure optimal execution and throughput.
• Support ML/AI applications in emulation by collaborating with software teams to analyze application performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Proficient in programming languages like SystemVerilog, C++, Perl, or Python.
• Familiarity with EDA Vendor's Emulation or prototyping tools (e.g., Veloce, ZeBu, Palladium).
• Understanding of UVM methodology and C-DPI mechanisms.
• Experience with system and subsystem design and verification.
• Knowledge of CPU/GPU architectures is beneficial.
• Experience in RTL design, verification, and embedded firmware.
• Skilled in using waveform analysis tools, such as Verdi or Visualizer.
• Understanding of protocols including Ethernet, DDR5, AMBA, PCIe, and CXL standards.
• Experience in Power Emulation and UPF-based emulation is advantageous.
• Familiarity with BIOS firmware is a plus.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.