Emulation Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a talented engineer for pre-silicon verification of networking switch ASICs. You will study chip architecture, verify designs on emulation platforms, and develop tests in Tcl, Python, and C/C++.

You’ll build models for Zebu/Palladium and contribute to debugging and automated verification workflows. You will collaborate with Architecture, DV, Design, and Software teams, gaining hands-on experience with PCIe and Ethernet protocols, while expanding your skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience in pre-silicon verification, emulation, or simulation of ASICs (recent graduates with relevant coursework, academic projects, or industry internships are highly encouraged to apply).
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the development of verification infrastructure for networking switches.
• Foundational knowledge or hands-on academic/internship experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Tcl, Python, and scripting for automation.
• Exposure to or a strong willingness to learn about emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium), traffic generators (IXIA, Spirent), and high-speed interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
• Developing debugging skills and a basic understanding of DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage-driven verification.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, designers, and software engineers.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting detailed studies of chip architecture and micro-architecture to help define, develop, and execute pre-silicon test plans.
• Verify the design, architecture, and micro-architecture using emulation platforms.
• Develop sub-system and chip-level tests using Tcl, ITcl, Python, and C/C++ to verify networking switch chips in emulation platforms.
• Contribute to building and synthesizing Verilog/SystemVerilog-based models for emulation platforms such as Zebu or Palladium.
• Participate in block, sub-system, and chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues.
• Write and maintain automation scripts and emulation methodologies to improve efficiency, reusability, and coverage.
• Help create reusable synthesizable design blocks, libraries, and verification components to streamline emulation processes.
• Support the maintenance of robust emulation environments for a global user community.
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Micro-Architecture, Design, DV, and Software teams to achieve comprehensive verification coverage and smooth project execution.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

C/C++

Tcl

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

0-2 years of pre-silicon verification experience

Tools

Zebu

Palladium

IXIA

Spirent

Job description

Job Description: The Core Switch Group (CSG) at Broadcom is the industry leader in cutting-edge networking ASICs, developing advanced protocols and delivering unmatched port density and bandwidth performance. Our team is behind iconic switching solutions like the Tomahawk and Trident series, setting benchmarks in the networking world. Broadcom, a global innovator in fabless communications semiconductors, software, and systems, is proud to be recognized as one of Fortune magazine's "Most Admired Companies." We foster a culture that embraces change, values risk-taking, and thrives on tackling the impossible. At Broadcom, we reward innovation and initiative with competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for growth in an open, collaborative work environment. If you're a passionate engineer eager to shape the future of networking, Broadcom is where you can outdo, outsmart, and outperform. Join us and make an impact!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting detailed studies of chip architecture and micro-architecture to help define, develop, and execute pre-silicon test plans.
• Verify the design, architecture, and micro-architecture using emulation platforms.
• Develop sub-system and chip-level tests using Tcl, ITcl, Python, and C/C++ to verify networking switch chips in emulation platforms.
• Contribute to building and synthesizing Verilog/SystemVerilog-based models for emulation platforms such as Zebu or Palladium.
• Participate in block, sub-system, and chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues.
• Write and maintain automation scripts and emulation methodologies to improve efficiency, reusability, and coverage.
• Help create reusable synthesizable design blocks, libraries, and verification components to streamline emulation processes.
• Support the maintenance of robust emulation environments for a global user community.
• Collaborate closely with Architecture, Micro-Architecture, Design, DV, and Software teams to achieve comprehensive verification coverage and smooth project execution.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience in pre-silicon verification, emulation, or simulation of ASICs (recent graduates with relevant coursework, academic projects, or industry internships are highly encouraged to apply).
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the development of verification infrastructure for networking switches.
• Foundational knowledge or hands-on academic/internship experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Tcl, Python, and scripting for automation.
• Exposure to or a strong willingness to learn about emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium), traffic generators (IXIA, Spirent), and high-speed interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet).
• Developing debugging skills and a basic understanding of DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage-driven verification.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, designers, and software engineers.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 68,800.00 To USD 110,000.00

All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time.

The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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