Emulation Engineer

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing. Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. Our new software-defined hardware architecture enables HPC to fulfill its promise of breakthroughs in all fields of advanced research.

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

Professionalism: We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
Unity: Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
Impact: We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

NextSilicon is looking for a talented and experienced engineer to take part in the Emulation and Prototyping efforts for the company’s core product. This position involves building a complex emulation environment from scratch, and collaborating with software, design, and verification teams. In this role, you will be leading emulation from A to Z and will have a critical impact on the company.

Requirements:

B.Sc. or higher degree in Electrical Engineering from a leading institution
3+ years experience in building emulation models, running tests on emulation machines, and debugging issues within the time constrictions of silicon design projects while handling multiple priorities
Experience with emulation platforms such as Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu, including compilation, debug, power, performance, and throughput tuning.
Familiarity with Linux environments
Experience with languages such as : C, C++, Perl, Ruby, System Verilog, Verilog, Make
Familiarity with interfaces such as PCIe, SPI, UART, ETH: advantage
Familiarity with embedded systems: advantage
Knowledge of FPGA: advantage

Responsibilities:

Develop and build complex emulation models for coming generations of NextSilicon accelerators, including transactors like PCIe, SPI, and embedded CPUs
Work with the software, design, development, and verification teams to understand the functional and performance goals of the product’s design
Optimize the model for speed and capacity and develop debug abilities to support software and firmware teams
Work with software design and development teams to define and develop BFM, test bench, and checker tools
Review specifications and develop attributes, tests, and coverage plans for the emulation system