Emulation Platform Architect and Solutions Engineer

The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrows future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You'll Do -

• Drive emulation platform adoption by gathering requirements from development teams, architecting and implementing infrastructure and methodologies, and enabling effective debug strategies.
• Collaborate with emulation platform vendors to optimize performance, ensure seamless toolchain integration, and enable key features.
• Define and implement emulation methodologies to support design, verification, validation, firmware, and software bring-up across all business units of Alphawave.
• Develop automation, workflows, and scripts to streamline emulation deployment, improve efficiency, and maximize resource utilization.
• Provide hands-on support and training to teams leveraging emulation, ensuring best practices and effective debugging strategies.
• Support debugging efforts by identifying, triaging, and resolving issues in collaboration with design, verification, and software teams.
• Establish and document best practices for emulation processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and optimal use of emulation resources.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to drive awareness and advocacy for emulation-based methodologies.

What You'll Need -

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in hardware design, verification, or emulation, including 3+ years of direct experience working with hardware emulation platforms, with a strong focus on large-scale SoC/ASIC development.
• Hands-on experience with hardware emulation platforms (e.g., Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, Siemens Veloce) and their deployment in verification, validation, and software bring-up.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with experience in triaging hardware/software integration issues and supporting teams in resolving emulation-related challenges.
• Proven ability to define and implement emulation methodologies for efficient resource utilization across multiple business units.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, TCL, or shell scripting for automation, workflow optimization, and tool integration.
• Solid understanding of hardware verification methodologies (UVM, SystemVerilog, RTL simulation) and system validation techniques.
• Strong ability to interface with cross-functional teams (design, verification, firmware, and software teams), as well as external emulation platform vendors.
• Experience in creating documentation, defining best practices, and training teams on emulation usage and methodologies.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, simulation, and hardware acceleration, including toolchain integration and automation.
• Adaptability to working in a muti-geographical / cross-cultural environment

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

Salary and Benefits

Your contribution will be recognized with a base salary within the range of $190,000 to $260,000 annually as It is influenced by your qualifications, experience, location, and the internal equity of our team to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, employees are also eligible for additional compensation opportunities, including a short-term incentive program, Retirement & Saving Programs and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

• Comprehensive health plans
• Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.