Emulation Engineer

Location: USA-CA San Jose Innovation Drive

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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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

• Conduct detailed studies of chip architecture and micro-architecture to define, develop, and execute comprehensive pre-silicon test plans that thoroughly validate switch features.

• 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.

• Build and synthesize Verilog/SystemVerilog-based models for emulation platforms such as Zebu or Palladium.

• Perform block-, sub-system-, and chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues, addressing pre-silicon challenges.

• Support failure analysis of customer-returned parts by reproducing failures, performing deep root-cause analysis, and driving corrective actions teams.

• Collaborate with post-silicon and system teams to correlate pre-silicon validation results with field observations and ensure architectural intent is maintained in deployed systems.

• Develop and optimize automation scripts and emulation methodologies to improve efficiency, reusability, and coverage.

• Create reusable synthesizable design blocks, libraries, and verification components to streamline emulation processes.

• Build and maintain robust emulation environments that support a global user community.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to define verification strategy and drive execution at block, sub-system, and chip levels for networking ASICs.

• 8+ years of experience in pre-silicon verification and/or emulation of high-performance networking designs.

• Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, and scripting languages (Tcl, Python) for test development and automation.

• Hands-on experience with hardware emulation platforms (e.g., Zebu, Palladium) and familiarity with high-speed protocols such as PCIe and Ethernet.

• Deep debugging expertise, including use of DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage methodologies.

• Experience working cross-functionally with architecture, design, and software teams to ensure architectural intent and silicon quality.

• Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Verification engineers with simulation backgrounds are also encouraged to apply — strong verification fundamentals are highly valued.

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Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity 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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