Emulation Verification Engineer

Ampere Computing LLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampere Computing LLC is seeking an experienced Verification Engineer for the Emulation Team to validate next-generation microprocessor cores on hardware emulation platforms.

You will build emulation models from RTL, develop test benches in SystemVerilog, Python, and C/C++, and collaborate with design partners to accelerate bug finding pre-silicon.

This role demands strong SystemVerilog, multi-language software, and a passion for innovation in energy-efficient HPC.

Qualifications

• Experience with emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium, Mentor Veloce) preferred.
• Prototyping experience (Cadence Protium, HAPS); SpeedBridge preferred.
• Strong SystemVerilog knowledge for design and verification.

Responsibilities

• Build emulation models from RTL to run test content using industry standard emulation platform technology.
• Develop enhancements to emulation framework and testbench using SystemC, Python and System Verilog
• Contribute to enabling and development of new emulation capabilities from In-Circuit emulation to Simulation acceleration
• Collaborate with team members and vendor to optimize emulation capacity and performance of different design models
• Contribute to triaging of failures in emulation technology and work with vendor to resolve those.

Skills

Emulation tech

SystemVerilog

C/C++ development

Python

Co-debugging

Synthesis optimization

Palladium familiarity

Cadence Protium

HAPS

Mentor Veloce

Education

M.Tech in Electronics/Computer Eng

B.Tech in Electronics/Computer Eng

Tools

Cadence Protium/HAPS

SpeedBridge

Palladium

Mentor Veloce

Cadence Emulation

Job description

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AIcompute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team-we’dlove to have you apply!

About the role:

As a part of the Emulation Team at Ampere, you will be part of verification of the next generation of microprocessor cores on hardware emulation platform by developing and deploying new capabilities and test content to accelerate bug finding in pre-silicon.

Design Verification is an integral part of the chip design process that ensures our customers get the absolute highest quality products that meets their functional and performance requirements. The Emulation Team at Ampere Computing comprises of stellar folks who have dedicated themselves to the art and fun of design verification. We are a tight knit, fast-paced team who work extremely closely with our design and architecture partners to ensure no bug is left behind.

What you’ll achieve:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Builld emulation models from RTL to run test content, using industry standard emulation platform technology.
• Develop enhancements to emulation framework and testbench using SystemC, Python and System Verilog
• Contribute to enabling and development of new emulation capabilities in the domains spanning from In-Circuit emulation to Simulation acceleration.
• Collaborate with team members and vendor to optimize emulation capacity and performance of different design models
• Contribute to triaging of failures in the domain of emulation technology and work with vendor to resolve those.

About you:

Demonstrated experience in more than one of the following areas:

• Emulation technology of Zebu, Palladium or Mentor Veloce is strongly recommended.
• Experience on Prototyping (Cadence Protium, HAPS) solutions, Speedbridge would be preferred.
• Good understanding of modern SystemVerilog for design and verification.
• Strong software development experience in compiled (C/C++) and interpreted (Python, Tcl) languages
• Strong hardware/software co-debug skills.
• Experience with synthesizing and optimizing designs and verification components developed in synthesizable Verilog.
• Self-motivated engineer with passion for innovation and demonstrated out-of-box thinking is strongly required.
• M.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of semiconductor experience or B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of semiconductor experience

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits highlights include:

• Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, parental benefits includingcrechereimbursement, as well as a retirement plan,so thatyou can feel secure in your health,financial futureand child care during work.
• Generous paid time off policy so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
• Fully catered lunch in our office along with a variety of healthy snacks, energizing coffee or tea, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And thereismuch more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

Description

Invent the future with us.

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AIcompute. As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications. Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team-we’dlove to have you apply!

About the role:

As a part of the Emulation Team at Ampere, you will be part of verification of the next generation of microprocessor cores on hardware emulation platform by developing and deploying new capabilities and test content to accelerate bug finding in pre-silicon. Design Verification is an integral part of the chip design process that ensures our customers get the absolute highest quality products that meets their functional and performance requirements. The Emulation Team at Ampere Computing comprises of stellar folks who have dedicated themselves to the art and fun of design verification. We are a tight knit, fast-paced team who work extremely closely with our design and architecture partners to ensure no bug is left behind.

What you’ll achieve:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Builld emulation models from RTL to run test content, using industry standard emulation platform technology.
• Develop enhancements to emulation framework and testbench using SystemC, Python and System Verilog
• Contribute to enabling and development of new emulation capabilities in the domains spanning from In-Circuit emulation to Simulation acceleration.
• Collaborate with team members and vendor to optimize emulation capacity and performance of different design models
• Contribute to triaging of failures in the domain of emulation technology and work with vendor to resolve those.

About you:

Demonstrated experience in more than one of the following areas:

• Emulation technology of Zebu, Palladium or Mentor Veloce is strongly recommended.
• Experience on Prototyping (Cadence Protium, HAPS) solutions, Speedbridge would be preferred.
• Good understanding of modern SystemVerilog for design and verification.
• Strong software development experience in compiled (C/C++) and interpreted (Python, Tcl) languages
• Strong hardware/software co-debug skills.
• Experience with synthesizing and optimizing designs and verification components developed in synthesizable Verilog.
• Experience in using Palladium, Protium, CadenceEmulation
• Self-motivated engineer with passion for innovation and demonstrated out-of-box thinking is strongly required.
• M.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of semiconductor experience or B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of semiconductor experience

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits highlights include:

• Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, parental benefits includingcrechereimbursement, as well as a retirement plan,so thatyou can feel secure in your health,financial futureand child care during work.
• Generous paid time off policy so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
• Fully catered lunch in our office along with a variety of healthy snacks, energizing coffee or tea, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And thereismuch more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.