Emulation Engineer

Akaasa Technologies; Menlo (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking an Emulation Engineer to join our on-site team in Menlo Park, CA. The role requires 5+ years of hardware verification and emulation experience, with hands-on expertise in major emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, or Siemens Veloce.

Strong HDLs (Verilog, SystemVerilog), SoC knowledge, and scripting in Python/C++ DPI are highly desirable. This is a 6+ month, on-site position with relocation or local prerequisites noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hardware verification and/or emulation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, or Siemens Veloce emulation platforms.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Python scripting

C/C++ DPI

SoC knowledge

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verdi

SimVision

Palladium/ZeBu/Veloce experience

Job description

Emulation Engineer

Location: ( On-site City, Country) Menlo park, California

Duration: 6+ months

Interview: Virtual

Note:

• Must be local with DL copy


• LinkedIn with location (before 2022)


• Recent or recent second project must be at the current location

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience: Proven experience of 5+ years in hardware verification and/or emulation roles.


• Emulation Expertise: Hands-on experience with at least one of the major commercial emulation platforms (Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, or Siemens Veloce)

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as Verilog and SystemVerilog.


• SoC Knowledge: Solid understanding of SoC architectures and industry-standard protocols (e.g., AXI, PCIe, ETH, USB, HVM)


• Experience with verification methodologies (UVM, SVA) and related verification environments, including C/C++ DPI is desirable.


• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell for automation.


• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., Verdi, SimVision) and waveform analysis is desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.


• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.