HBM Hardware Emulation Architect

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Hardware Emulation Architect – HBM architecture team

• Develop and maintain hardware emulation environments for complex SoCs and subsystems.
• Compile, configure, and debug large‑scale RTL designs on emulation platforms (e.g., Palladium, Veloce, Zebu).
• Support pre‑silicon validation, firmware bring‑up, and early software development using emulation.
• Debug functional, performance, and connectivity issues across RTL, firmware, and system layers.
• Work closely with design, verification, firmware, and architecture teams to enable rapid debug and issue resolution.
• Create emulation test benches, transactors, and models for system‑level use cases.
• Enable hybrid validation flows (simulation + emulation + FPGA prototyping as needed).
• Provide hands‑on support during key project achievements (tapeout, bring‑up, customer enablement).

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering or design engineering experience.
• Strong experience with RTL design and debug.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware emulation platforms.
• Solid understanding of SoC architecture, interconnects, and IP integration.
• Experience debugging full‑chip or subsystem level designs.
• Familiarity with firmware or low‑level software interaction with hardware.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $146,000 – $309,000 per year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and equity.

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations.
• Income protection benefits if unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.
• Additional benefit programs available on

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