Samsung Semiconductor
Principal Engineer, Hardware Emulation
San Jose, California, United States · Principal
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$17,558 more — $236,558 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $236,558 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Computer Hardware Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Please Note: To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.
- Advancing the World's Technology Together Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more.
- We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
- These roles involve working with top-tier emulation vendors to improve capabilities and debug issues. Responsibilities include bringing up the emulation platform for mixed-signal SoCs and developing monitors and checkers for the emulation platform.
- The role includes debugging emulation performance and area issues, as well as developing and maintaining the emulation environment.
- This role focuses on supporting emulation methodology and tools, developing workflows, and collaborating with various teams for productivity during debug and runtime analysis of emulation results.
- Own and maintain emulation infrastructure.
- Own and maintain chip level emulation models for validating different subsystems within a networking chip.
- Work cross functional with simulation, firmware and software test team to validate the chip pre-silicon. Support SW test bring up and debug on hardware emulator, collaborate with hardware design team to triage and fix design issues.
- Leverage understanding of simulation based design verification flows to help emulation test-planning and execution.
- include bringing up the emulation platform for mixed-signal SoCs and developing monitors and checkers for the emulation platform.
Requirements
- Experience with emulation compile flow, wave dump & triggers, waveform debug, running tests.
- Experience writing scripts in Perl or Python.
- Experience with waveform debug tools such as Verdi/SimVision.
- Technical knowledge and proficiency working with at least one industry-standard HW emulator platform: Palladium, Zebu.
- Technical knowledge and proficiency working with at least one industry-standard
- BS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science, and 20 years of relevant experience or a MS in Computer/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science with 18 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Emulation experience on any of the emulation platforms: Palladium or Zebu.
- Exposure to Makefile or other build flows.
- Good understanding of Verilog and SystemVerilog RTL design.
- Exposure to synthesizable SystemVerilog/Verilog code and SVAs.
- Strong communication skills and a team player.
- You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
Skills
- Advancing the World's Technology Together
Compensation
- $219,000 - $351,000 USD
Benefits
- This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
- In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
- Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
- Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, caregiver support, and medical travel support.
- Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
- Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them.
- That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
- Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Company info
- Our Commitment to Innovation and Fairness At Samsung Semiconductor, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process to enhance efficiency.
Equal opportunity
- Employment Policy
- Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.
- When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication.
- We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support.
This listing is sourced directly from Samsung Semiconductor's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.