Senior Emulation Leader
754 Altera Semiconductor Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd. - San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Senior Emulation Engineer Leader
to drive and oversee our FPGA emulation and validation efforts. This role requires deep expertise in emulation methodologies, FPGA architecture, and hardware/software co-design. The ideal candidate will lead a team of emulation engineers, develop advanced emulation models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust pre-silicon validation. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of emulation engineers to develop and optimize FPGA emulation platforms. Define and implement emulation methodologies to accelerate pre-silicon verification and validation cycles. Architect, develop, and debug emulation testbenches for complex FPGA designs. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate and validate system-level functionality. Develop automation frameworks and improve efficiency in emulation environments. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in emulation models. Drive continuous improvements in emulation infrastructure, tools, and processes. Work closely with silicon design, verification, and firmware teams to ensure seamless bring-up and validation of FPGA-based solutions. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in FPGA emulation and verification. Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in FPGA emulation, pre-silicon validation, or ASIC verification. Strong understanding of FPGA architecture, RTL design, and simulation methodologies. Expertise in emulation tools (e.g., Palladium, Veloce, Zebu) and FPGA prototyping platforms. Proficiency in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog). Experience with scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl) for automation. Familiarity with debugging tools such as waveform viewers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with system-level validation of FPGA-based SoCs. Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, and driver development. Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools for verification and validation. Experience working in an Agile development environment. Why Join Altera FPGA? Be at the forefront of FPGA innovation and contribute to groundbreaking technologies. Lead a talented team of engineers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities. If you are a passionate emulation expert with strong leadership capabilities, we invite you to apply and be part of our pioneering team at Altera FPGA. Salary Range Our compensation reflects the cost of labor within the US market.Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. $190K - $280K USD Job Type:
Regular
Job Details:
Job Description:
About Altera FPGA: Altera, an Intel Company, is a leading provider of FPGA technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions for high-performance computing, networking, and embedded systems. We are committed to innovation, efficiency, and empowering engineers to push the boundaries of what is possible. Position Summary: Altera FPGA is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Emulation Engineer Leader
to drive and oversee our FPGA emulation and validation efforts. This role requires deep expertise in emulation methodologies, FPGA architecture, and hardware/software co-design. The ideal candidate will lead a team of emulation engineers, develop advanced emulation models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust pre-silicon validation. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of emulation engineers to develop and optimize FPGA emulation platforms.
Define and implement emulation methodologies to accelerate pre-silicon verification and validation cycles.
Architect, develop, and debug emulation testbenches for complex FPGA designs.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate and validate system-level functionality.
Develop automation frameworks and improve efficiency in emulation environments.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in emulation models.
Drive continuous improvements in emulation infrastructure, tools, and processes.
Work closely with silicon design, verification, and firmware teams to ensure seamless bring-up and validation of FPGA-based solutions.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in FPGA emulation and verification.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in FPGA emulation, pre-silicon validation, or ASIC verification.
Strong understanding of FPGA architecture, RTL design, and simulation methodologies.
Expertise in emulation tools (e.g., Palladium, Veloce, Zebu) and FPGA prototyping platforms.
Proficiency in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog).
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl) for automation.
Familiarity with debugging tools such as waveform viewers, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with system-level validation of FPGA-based SoCs.
Knowledge of embedded systems, firmware, and driver development.
Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools for verification and validation.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Why Join Altera FPGA? Be at the forefront of FPGA innovation and contribute to groundbreaking technologies.
Lead a talented team of engineers in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
If you are a passionate emulation expert with strong leadership capabilities, we invite you to apply and be part of our pioneering team at Altera FPGA. Salary Range Our compensation reflects the cost of labor within the US market.Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. $190K - $280K USD Job Type:
Regular
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
San Jose, California, United States
Additional Locations:
Austin, Texas, United States, Oregon, United States (Remote)
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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