Emulation Engineer
Intel · Posted Oct 26
Semiconductor manufacturing, microprocessors, data center solutions, and artificial intelligence infrastructure
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About the role
The role sits within an Intel team dedicated to advancing the design and validation of system-on-chip (SoC) and intellectual property (IP) products, with a focus on enabling efficient emulation environments across design, validation, and software teams. As an Emulation Engineer, you will accelerate RTL development and improve emulation model usability for presilicon verification, postsilicon validation, and software development. The work involves building, testing, and debugging emulation models and developing tools, flows, and automation to improve verification efficiency.
What you will do
- Build emulation models from RTL designs using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
- Develop, integrate, test, and debug hardware and software collateral in simulation and emulation models.
- Create and optimize hybrid emulation environments and develop directed tests to support verification.
- Interface with verification teams to enhance presilicon verification methodologies and test suites for emulation efficiency.
- Develop automation aids, flows, and scripts to streamline emulation utilization.
- Debug failing RTL tests and improve usability on emulation platforms.
- Collaborate across teams for SoC/IP bring-up, root-cause analysis, and emulator environment issues.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication or related field with 6-12 yrs of experience
- Experience in Emulation Model Builds and Debug
- Experience in ZeBu or Veloce or Palladium Emulation Platforms
- Experience in RTL code debug [Verilog preferred]
- Experience in Reset and Boot debugs at SoC level designs
- Programming skills: Python, C/C++, Perspec, Verilog
- Good multi-tasking skills
- Team-player, great communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with Synopsys tools and emulation platforms like Zebu or HAPS.
- Knowledge of Intel CPU architecture or x86 architecture.
- Exposure to system-level emulation-based verification and virtual platforms.
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Intel
Intel Corporation is a global technology leader focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors, integrated circuits, and advanced data center infrastructure. The company drives innovation across personal computing, artificial intelligence, and cloud ecosystems while operating a major semiconductor foundry business. Intel delivers foundational silicon and packaging solutions that power modern digital infrastructure worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1968
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Lip-Bu Tan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pushkar Ranade
Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Executive Vice President – Chief Technology and Operations Officer, General Manager Intel Foundry
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