Broadcom · 2 months ago
Emulation Engineer
USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expBroadcom is a global innovator in fabless communications semiconductors, software, and systems. The role of Emulation Engineer involves conducting detailed studies of chip architecture, verifying designs using emulation platforms, and developing tests to validate networking switch chips.
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Responsibilities
Conduct detailed studies of chip architecture and micro-architecture to define, develop, and execute comprehensive pre-silicon test plans that thoroughly validate switch features
Verify the design, architecture, and micro-architecture using emulation platforms
Develop sub-system and chip-level tests using Tcl, ITcl, Python, and C/C++ to verify networking switch chips in emulation platforms
Build and synthesize Verilog/SystemVerilog-based models for emulation platforms such as Zebu or Palladium
Perform block, sub-system and chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues, addressing pre-silicon challenges
Develop and optimize automation scripts and emulation methodologies to improve efficiency, reusability, and coverage
Create reusable synthesizable design blocks, libraries, and verification components to streamline emulation processes
Build and maintain robust emulation environments that support a global user community
Collaborate closely with Architecture, Micro-Architecture, Design, DV, and Software teams to achieve comprehensive verification coverage and smooth project execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in pre-silicon verification/emulation of networking ASICs
Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Tcl, Python, and scripting for automation
Ability to define verification scope and contribute to the development of verification infrastructure for networking switches
Experience collaborating with architects, designers, and software engineers to achieve verification goals
Strong debugging skills and familiarity with DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage-driven verification
Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Hands-on experience with emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium), traffic generators (IXIA, Spirent), and high-speed interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet) is desirable
Verification engineers with simulation backgrounds are also encouraged to apply — strong verification fundamentals are highly valued
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
401(K) participation including company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid holidays
Paid sick leave and vacation time
Company
Broadcom
Broadcom is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of analog and digital semiconductor connectivity solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-31Post Ipo Equity
2015-05-28Acquired
1998-04-17IPO
Leadership Team
Greg Singh
CTO for APJ, Enterprise Security Group
Kirsten Spears
CFO and CAO, Broadcom
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