ICE; In-Circuit Emulation Technology and Model Development Principal Engineer

Job Details: Job Description:
Join our cutting-edge validation team and drive the future of emulation technologies for next-generation SoCs and systems. As a technical leader, you will architect and implement advanced Emulation/FPGA methodologies that accelerate functional validation and enable full-system integration.

• Architect Innovative Solutions:
  Design and optimize state-of-the‑art emulation and FPGA strategies for functional validation, including Full System and In‑Circuit Emulation (ICE) using Cadence Palladium and/or Synopsys Zebu.
• Lead Shift‑Left Initiatives:
  Champion early validation methodologies to reduce time‑to‑market, ensuring robust readiness and scalability across projects.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with pre‑silicon, post‑silicon, platform validation, and customer co‑validation teams to deliver seamless integration and maximize emulation efficiency.
• Strategic Validation Leadership:
  Drive test‑plan reviews, define emulation validation strategies, and create high‑quality collateral to support comprehensive system‑level validation.
• Enable Next‑Gen Platforms:
  Influence architecture decisions and validation flows that shape the future of complex SoC and system designs.

Excellent problem‑solving skills and a self starter

Good communication and project management skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross‑site team environment

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience
• 8+ years of experience in SoC design for In‑Circuit Emulation or FPGA
• Strong background in validation functional and debug collaterals (transactors, trackers/checkers/monitors, coverage, test stimulus)
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑silicon and post‑silicon validation environments.
• Experience in emulation flow, debug methodologies, or testbench development
• Experience in commercial emulation platforms

• Working knowledge with PCIE Gen6 speed‑bridges and memory technologies (DDR, LPDDR)
• Strong software programming skills, proficient in C and/or C++, familiar with Linux/UNIX based development environments, tools, and script languages such as Perl, TCL/TK, and good software engineering practices

Job Type:Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary

Location:

US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad‑market Xeon‑based solutions and custom x86‑based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general‑purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI‑accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership.

Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

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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