SOC Emulation Engineers/Lead - Zebu

HCL Technologies Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Bengaluru seeks an experienced SoC Emulation Engineer to verify x86 cores on emulation platforms. You will develop test suites, debug failures, and advance coverage-driven validation for server SoCs.

The role emphasizes SystemVerilog/Python-based test development, automated regression, and collaboration with architecture and design teams to enable silicon readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of x86 architecture and processor fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with x86 core verification tools and methodologies.
• Strong Python programming and automation skills.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and verification methodologies.
• Experience with assertions, checkers, and debug tools.
• Hands-on experience in SoC emulation environments.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute x86 Core verification within SoC-level emulation environments.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain test suites for x86 core functionality validation.
• Analyze and debug functional failures observed during emulation execution.
• Create and maintain verification tests using SystemVerilog and Python.
• Develop assertions, checkers, and coverage-driven validation frameworks.
• Work closely with core architecture, design, and validation teams.
• Execute automated regression suites and track quality metrics.
• Support verification closure and readiness for silicon validation.

Skills

x86 architecture

x86 core verification

Python

SystemVerilog

Assertions/Checkers

SoC emulation

Debugging

Tools

SystemVerilog

Job description

SoC Emulation Engineer – x86 Core Verification

Number of Positions: 5-15

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated engineers to execute x86 Core verification on SoC emulation platforms. The role requires expertise in x86 architecture, emulation-based validation, Python automation, and verification methodologies to ensure robust functional validation of server SoC products.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute x86 Core verification within SoC-level emulation environments.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain test suites for x86 core functionality validation.
• Analyze and debug functional failures observed during emulation execution.
• Create and maintain verification tests using SystemVerilog and Python.
• Develop assertions, checkers, and coverage-driven validation frameworks.
• Work closely with core architecture, design, and validation teams.
• Execute automated regression suites and track quality metrics.
• Support verification closure and readiness for silicon validation.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of x86 architecture and processor fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with x86 core verification tools and methodologies.
• Strong Python programming and automation skills.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog and verification methodologies.
• Experience with assertions, checkers, and debug tools.
• Hands-on experience in SoC emulation environments.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processor microarchitecture verification.
• Familiarity with firmware, BIOS, and platform validation flows.
• Exposure to performance validation and debug environments.