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Emulation Engineer

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San Jose, CA
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
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San Jose, CA
120K-192K Annually
Senior level
The role involves validating networking switch features, developing tests, performing debugging, and collaborating on verification projects for ASICs.
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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.

  • 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.

  • Collaborate closely with Architecture, Micro-Architecture, Design, DV, and Software teams to achieve comprehensive verification coverage and smooth project execution.

What You Bring
  • Ability to define verification scope and contribute to the development of verification infrastructure for networking switches.

  • Experience collaborating with architects, designers, and software engineers to achieve verification goals.

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in pre-silicon verification/emulation of networking ASICs.

  • Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C/C++, Tcl, Python, and scripting for automation.

  • Hands-on experience with emulation platforms (Zebu, Palladium), traffic generators (IXIA, Spirent), and high-speed interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet) is desirable.

  • Strong debugging skills and familiarity with DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage-driven verification.

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

  • Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Additional Job Description:

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.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

Top Skills

Verilog,Systemverilog,C/C++,Tcl,Python,Zebu,Palladium
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Broadcom San Jose, California, USA Office

1320 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, United States, 95131

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