FPGA Emulation Engineer

HCLTech; Ernakulam, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an Emulation & FPGA Prototyping Engineer to support graphics model development through build, validation, and debugging activities.

The role focuses on enabling efficient emulation environments, troubleshooting failures, and improving overall execution efficiency across a global team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Emulation platforms (preferably Synopsys ZeBu).
• Experience in FPGA prototyping (HAPS or similar platforms).
• Strong debugging skills in Verilog/SystemVerilog environments.
• Experience with waveform debugging tools (Verdi).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and Linux shell scripting.
• Good understanding of hardware verification and debug methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform emulation builds, sanity checks, and validation of graphics models.
• Debug test failures, tool issues, and environment-related problems.
• Analyze waveform data using tools like Verdi to identify root causes.
• Improve execution efficiency, turnaround time, and overall productivity of emulation workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and execution alignment.
• Provide regular status updates, detailed reports, and documentation.
• Participate in daily sync meetings and cross-timezone handoffs.
• Ensure continuity of work by planning tasks and providing coverage during absences.

Skills

Emulation platforms

FPGA prototyping

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Verdi waveform debugging

Scripting: Python/Perl/Linux

Hardware verification

Tools

Synopsys ZeBu

HAPS

Verdi

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for a skilled Emulation & FPGA Prototyping Engineer to support graphics model development through build, validation, and debug activities.

The candidate will play a key role in enabling efficient emulation environments, troubleshooting failures, and improving overall execution efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform emulation builds, sanity checks, and validation of graphics models
• Debug test failures, tool issues, and environment-related problems
• Analyze waveform data using tools like Verdi to identify root causes
• Improve execution efficiency, turnaround time, and overall productivity of emulation workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and execution alignment
• Provide regular status updates, detailed reports, and documentation
• Participate in daily sync meetings and cross-timezone handoffs
• Ensure continuity of work by planning tasks and providing coverage during absences

Required Skills & Expertise

• Hands-on experience in Emulation platforms (preferably Synopsys ZeBu)
• Experience in FPGA prototyping (HAPS or similar platforms)
• Strong debugging skills in Verilog/SystemVerilog environments
• Experience with waveform debugging tools (Verdi)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and Linux shell scripting
• Good understanding of hardware verification and debug methodologies

Candidate Expectations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to create structured and detailed status reports
• Quick learner with the ability to perform first-level debug and triage issues independently
• Ability to work in a global environment, supporting day/night time syncs and handoffs
• Proactive in planning work, managing deliverables, and ensuring continuity during leave/vacation