FPGA Emulation Engineer

Job Summary:

Looking for a skilled Emulation & FPGA Prototyping Engineer to support graphics model development through build, validation, and debug activities.

The candidate will play a key role in enabling efficient emulation environments, troubleshooting failures, and improving overall execution efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Perform emulation builds, sanity checks, and validation of graphics models

Debug test failures, tool issues, and environment-related problems

Analyze waveform data using tools like Verdi to identify root causes

Improve execution efficiency, turnaround time, and overall productivity of emulation workflows

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and execution alignment

Provide regular status updates, detailed reports, and documentation

Participate in daily sync meetings and cross-timezone handoffs

Ensure continuity of work by planning tasks and providing coverage during absences

Required Skills & Expertise

Hands-on experience in Emulation platforms (preferably Synopsys ZeBu)

Experience in FPGA prototyping (HAPS or similar platforms)

Strong debugging skills in Verilog/SystemVerilog environments

Experience with waveform debugging tools (Verdi)

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and Linux shell scripting

Good understanding of hardware verification and debug methodologies

Candidate Expectations

Strong communication skills with the ability to create structured and detailed status reports

Quick learner with the ability to perform first-level debug and triage issues independently

Ability to work in a global environment, supporting day/night time syncs and handoffs

Proactive in planning work, managing deliverables, and ensuring continuity during leave/vacation