Job description

In this role, you'll be responsible for the following: - Building and maintaining Palladium emulation environments, including compile flows, netlist preparation, memory modeling, and clock/reset configurations. - System-level debug and root cause analysis of complex hardware issues on the emulation platform. - IP-level debug and validation, working closely with IP owners to isolate and resolve design issues. - Development and implementation of automation aids, flows, and scripts to improve Palladium build efficiency, debug turnaround, and platform utilization. - Performance profiling and optimization of emulation models to maximize execution speed. - Collaboration with multi-disciplinary groups to make sure emulation deliverables are on schedule and support critical program milestones. BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience Proven experience with Cadence Palladium (or equivalent emulation platforms such as Synopsys ZeBu), including build flows, compile optimization, and platform bring-up Strong debugging skills with experience in system-level and IP-level debug on emulation platforms Experience with emulation compile flows, including synthesis for emulation, memory compilation, clock modeling, and I/O abstraction Proficiency in debug tools and methodologies (waveform analysis, signal probing, assertion-based debug, transactors) Solid understanding of RTL design concepts, SoC architectures, ARM-based subsystems, and standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts (Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell) to streamline emulation workflows Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex system-level issues Experience with Wireless SoC applications (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) - strongly preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across functional teams Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce) and CI/CD integration for emulation flows

Requirements

Must-haves

In this role, you'll be responsible for the following:
Building and maintaining Palladium emulation environments, including compile flows, netlist preparation, memory modeling, and clock/reset configurations.
System-level debug and root cause analysis of complex hardware issues on the emulation platform.
IP-level debug and validation, working closely with IP owners to isolate and resolve design issues.
Development and implementation of automation aids, flows, and scripts to improve Palladium build efficiency, debug turnaround, and platform utilization.
Performance profiling and optimization of emulation models to maximize execution speed.
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary groups to make sure emulation deliverables are on schedule and support critical program milestones.
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Proven experience with Cadence Palladium (or equivalent emulation platforms such as Synopsys ZeBu), including build flows, compile optimization, and platform bring-up
Strong debugging skills with experience in system-level and IP-level debug on emulation platforms
Experience with emulation compile flows, including synthesis for emulation, memory compilation, clock modeling, and I/O abstraction
Proficiency in debug tools and methodologies (waveform analysis, signal probing, assertion-based debug, transactors)
Solid understanding of RTL design concepts, SoC architectures, ARM-based subsystems, and standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB)
Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts (Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell) to streamline emulation workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex system-level issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across functional teams
Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce) and CI/CD integration for emulation flows

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Wireless SoC applications (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) - strongly preferred

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Platform: apple
Effort: medium