Sr Staff Engineer - Emulation

We are seeking a diligent Emulation leader to join our team at Renesas. Responsibilities include enhancing build/debug emulation methodology and flows, develop capabilities to run simulation testbench with emulation build, working with design/verification teams for XTOR building, selecting hardware, interfacing with software/platform teams, and setting high-level technical vision, along with executing the system-level-scenarios to ensure the quality (zero-bug) silicon tape-out. 

Responsibilities: 

• Create full chip emulation and FPGA prototype models for the complex automotive SoC designs 
• Create the test sanity suite to validate the models, having various integrated transactors and memory models 
• Develop and apply automation aids, flows and scripts to improve emulation ease of use for the users 
• Innovate improvements to emulation methodology, working with partners across other geographies 
• Train and mentor engineers to deliver high quality and increase productivity 
• Build strong collaboration with other R&D teams such as Design, Verification, digital IP, Design Enablement, and Validation to achieve project milestones 
• Drive SoC verification using emulation (Hardware Assisted Verification), includes working with design, system-architect, verification teams to develop and execute the test plans for system-level-scenarios on emulation/prototype platform 
• Work with the EDA vendors to deploy next generation emulation technologies  

• M.Tech/B.Tech Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and a minimum of 12+ years relevant industry experience 
• Emulation experience on any/all available platforms (Palladium, Protium, Veloce or Zebu, EP) including design bring-up, build flow, debug, performance and throughput tuning 
• Experience with Verilog, VHDL complex SoC design 
• Experience with System Verilog, UVM, C/C++ verification environment 
• Knowledge of communication/interface protocols would be a plus: MIPI (CSI/DSI), PCIe, UCIe, ENET, LPDDR5/4, Hyper/Octal Flashes, eMMC, SD, UFS 
• Knowledge of DFT and GLE flows would be a plus 
• Know-How of the AI workload and its performance aspects would be a big plus 
• Proficient in writing scripts using any languages (Perl, TCL, bash, Python) 
• Experience with waveform debug tools, simvision/Verdi 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team 

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.  
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We remain agile and fearless as we accelerate our growth, encouraging everyone to play an active role with an entrepreneurial mindset and accountability.     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing automotive, industrial, infrastructure, IoT, and sustainable products and solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs and help people and communities thrive tomorrow.  

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), will help you excel from the first day.    
   

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  
 

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.