CPU Emulation Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 167,100 - 250,700; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a CPU Emulation Engineer in Santa Clara to join the CPU verification team. You will develop emulation-based solutions, build test-bench infrastructure in C/C++ and SystemVerilog, and drive scalable verification across platforms.

You will work with RTL, performance, verification, and software teams to ensure efficient debugging and root-cause analysis of CPU issues. The role requires substantial experience with emulation platforms (Palladium, Zebu, Veloce), Verilog-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of hardware/software engineering experience.
• Or Master’s degree in related field and 3+ years of experience.
• Or PhD in related field and 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CPU RTL, performance, verification and software teams to deliver emulation-based solutions.
• Architect and develop test bench infrastructure in C/C++ and SystemVerilog for emulation across platforms.
• Develop verification methodology for scalable, portable environments across simulation and emulation.
• Debug emulation performance and area issues to optimize resource use.
• Develop environment to run verification test cases, OS boot, benchmarks and vectors.
• Develop debugging methodology for efficient root-cause of CPU functional/performance issues.
• Maintain emulation environment to collect metrics and support automation.
• Work with emulation CAD team to resolve infrastructure issues and improve productivity.
• Execute verification plans including DV environment bring-up and regression for all features.

Skills

emulation platforms

C/C++ DPI

systemverilog

scripting: Python/Perl

Education

Bachelor’s degree +4 years

Master’s degree +3 years

PhD +2 years

Tools

Palladium

Zebu

Veloce

FPGAs

Verilog/Synthesizable

Job description

Overview

As a CPU Emulation Engineer, you will work as part of the CPU verification team to deliver emulation-based solutions for the CPU team. You will work closely with all disciplines of the CPU team to help verify and validate high performance CPUs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with CPU RTL, performance, verification and SW teams to deliver emulation-based solutions.
• Architect and develop test bench infrastructure in C/C++ and SystemVerilog for enabling CPU emulation across different platforms.
• Develop verification methodology, ensuring scalable and portable environment across simulation and emulation.
• Debug emulation performance and area issues to efficiently use emulation resources.
• Develop environment to run verification test cases, OS boot, performance benchmarks and other vectors.
• Develop debugging methodology to enable efficient debugging and root-causing of CPU functional and performance issues.
• Develop and maintain emulation environment to collect metrics related to the emulation environment.
• Work closely with emulation CAD team to resolve infrastructure issues and ensure productivity on emulation models.
• Execute verification plans, including design bring-up, DV environment bring-up, regression enabling for all features under your care, and debug of test failures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with emulation platforms – Palladium, Zebu, Veloce, FPGAs.
• Experience with synthesizing and optimizing designs and verification components developed in synthesizable Verilog.
• Experience with C/C++ DPI transactors and monitors.
• Experience in scripting using Perl, Python or shell scripts. Experience with packaging workloads for cloud.
• Experience with debugging RISCV CPU-based designs. Knowledge of RISCV and programmers’ model is a plus.
• Experience with Linux boot and firmware aspects is a plus.
• Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making the workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $167,100.00 – $250,700.00. The pay scale reflects the broad range for this job code and location. Salary is only one component of total compensation, which also includes a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package. Your recruiter can discuss details about benefits.

For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.