Emulation And Silicon Validation Engineer

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 Trident and Tomahawk 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 magazines "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 youre 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 test plans that thoroughly validate switch features in both emulation phase and post-silicon
• Develop system-level tests using Tcl, ITcl, Python, C/C++ to verify networking switch chips and systems.
• Build and Synthesize Verilog based models for emulation platforms such as Zebu or Palladium.
• Debugging Expertise: Perform chip/system-level debugging and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues, effectively addressing Pre/Post Silicon issues and challenges.
• Automation and Methodology: Develop and optimize automation scripts and emulation methodologies to enhance efficiency, reusability, and value.
• Reusable Components: Create reusable synthesizable design blocks, libraries, and verification components to streamline emulation processes.
• Silicon Bring-up: Plan, organize, and execute silicon bring-up and test plans
• Environment Management: Create and maintain robust emulation and post-silicon validation environments, supporting a global user community.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Architecture, Micro-Architecture, Design, DV, Software, and other teams to achieve thorough emulation coverage and smooth project execution.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s with 12+ years in emulation or post-silicon validation of networking ASICs.
• 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 interface protocols (PCIe) is desirable
• Strong debugging skills and familiarity with DPI transactors, assertions, and coverage-driven verification.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.