Distinguished Emulation & FPGA Prototyping Verification Engineer

Ampere; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 293,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampere is hiring a Distinguished Emulation & FPGA Prototyping Verification Engineer to lead SoC emulation verification and FPGA prototyping for AI-ready server-class processors.

You will develop verification content, debug RTL issues, and collaborate with global teams while mentoring junior engineers. Strong C/C++/Python and SystemVerilog skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SoC emulation-based verification experience.
• 7+ years leading FPGA Prototyping in a SoC verification environment.
• Expert-level RTL debugging skills and test-case development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; HSIO device support in FPGA env.

Responsibilities

• Drive FPGA Prototyping efforts for SoC verification firmware/software environments.
• Develop test content for SOC verification using C/C++, Python, SystemVerilog.
• Debug complex RTL issues and collaborate with architecture teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across teams.

Skills

SoC emulation

FPGA prototyping

RTL debugging

C/C++

Python

HSIO interfaces

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / CS

MS degree with 12 years experience

Tools

SystemVerilog

SystemC

ARM/ x86 architecture

PCIe

Job description

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 AI compute. 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’d love to have you apply!

About The Role

As a Distinguished Emulation & FPGA Prototyping Verification Engineer, you will apply extensive, specialized expertise and visionary leadership to strategically deliver high-quality, next-gen AI-integrated server-class SoCs. This pivotal role leads significant, unique technical challenges, requiring incisive evaluation of complex data and intangible factors. You will spearhead SoC design emulation verification and FPGA Prototyping efforts for server-class AI cloud-native processors, ensuring exemplary performance and absolute data consistency.

What You’ll Achieve

• Drive FPGA Prototyping efforts for SoC verification firmware/software environments.
• Develop and enable a wide range of test content for SOC verification using C/C++, Python, SystemVerilog.
• Develop strategies and solutions to support HSIO interfaces in an FPGA environment.
• Collaborate with architecture and design team to debug failures using advanced debugging techniques.
• Work across internal groups and international teams, to share knowledge, tackle solutions, enhance your skills, while shaping product quality.
• Mentor/guide the work of junior engineers.

About you:

• 12+ years of SoC emulation-based verification expertise.
• 7+ years of proven experience leading and optimizing FPGA Prototyping efforts within a SoC verification environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in debugging complex RTL issues.
• Highly skilled in developing comprehensive and effective test cases.
• Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Practical experience supporting HSIO devices in an FPGA enviroment.
• Solid understanding of ARM and/or x86 Architecture principles.
• Additional skills highly desired: Prior knowledge with PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, HBM, PCIe, CXL, AMBA (AXI / CHI), System C, Testbench Development.

Education

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & 15 years of related experience; MS degree & 12 years

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. The full base pay range for this role is between $293,000 and $440,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefit Highlights Include

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much 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.