Emulation Engineer

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Tools and skills the posting cites include Python, C and Zebu.
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Develop and enhance pre-silicon hardware emulation models and verification environments using platforms like ZeBu.

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Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact As an Emulation Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing pre-silicon verification processes by developing and enhancing emulation models for cutting-edge designs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building, integrating, and debugging hardware collateral on ZeBu platform. This work ensures seamless development, validation, and testing environments, directly contributing to innovation in Intel's product development cycle. Business Group This role is part of Intel Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor innovation. The team focuses on creating scalable solutions that enable product verification, validation, and software development. By driving advancements in emulation technologies, the group supports Intel's commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable products to meet customer and industry needs. Key Responsibilities - Develop emulation models from RTL designs using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools. - Integrate and debug hardware and software collateral for emulation testing of new features. - Define and implement new capabilities, tools, and methodologies to improve emulation model usability in pre-silicon verification. - Analyze and optimize emulation environments and test suites for performance and efficiency. - Collaborate with design, verification, validation, and software teams - Develop scripts, automation flows, and methodologies to support emulation utilization and streamline processes. - Participate in SoC and IP bring-up, root cause analysis for testbench issues, and emulator environment debugging. - Enhance hybrid emulation environments, combining virtual platforms and emulation models.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication or related field with 10-12 yrs of experience Experience in Emulation Model Builds and Debug Experience in ZeBu or Veloce or Palladium Emulation Platforms Experience in RTL code debug [Verilog preferred] Experience in Reset and Boot debugs at SoC level designs Programming skills: Python, C/C++, Perspec, Verilog Good multi-tasking skills Team-player, great communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with Synopsys tools and emulation platforms like Zebu or HAPS. - Knowledge of Intel CPU architecture or x86 architecture. - Exposure to system-level emulation-based verification and virtual platforms. - Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. We encourage you to bring your expertise and passion to a role where you will make a meaningful impact on the future of technology. Join our team and contribute to advancing industry-leading solutions.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

Virtual India

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

How we rate this

Emulation Engineer at Intel rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Emulation Engineer is an open job at Intel.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Virtual India.
The job was posted on September 29, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Intel. Apply on Intel

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

EmulationPre Silicon VerificationRtl DebugSocPythonCZebuVeloce

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