Senior Staff Emulation Engineer

Marvell Technology

Senior Staff Emulation Engineer at Marvell developing advanced SoCs and driving emulation strategies. Collaborating with global teams for validation and performance analysis on high-quality design tape-outs.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,920 - $170,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build complex Subsystem emulation models, including design integration, environment setup, compilation, and debug across industry-leading platforms (e.g., Veloce, ZeBu, Palladium)
Drive emulation bring-up activities, including clock/reset sequencing, firmware boot, and system validation using pre-silicon hardware models
Execute emulation test plans to support verification, performance analysis, software development, and system validation needs across multiple teams
Collaborate closely with Senior Emulation Engineers, RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to develop accurate hardware models, and ensure seamless integration into the emulation environment
Debug complex SoC and subsystem issues across RTL, firmware, emulation platforms, and toolchain interactions
Optimize emulation performance, including model partitioning, timing, and runtime efficiency
Automate flows and improve productivity through scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, shell) and tooling enhancements
Interface with EDA vendors (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) to evaluate tool capabilities, resolve technical issues, and drive feature improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with 5-7 years of emulation experience (or MS/PhD with 3-5 years of experience)
Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM
Extensive knowledge of emulation platform offerings from leading vendors such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens
Hands-on experience developing emulation models using platforms from Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens is required
Proficient in emulation bring-up, including reset sequence execution and firmware bring-up
Strong working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: processor architecture, SoC components, interconnect buses, I/O protocols (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet), and memory interface technologies (DDR, HBM)
Skilled in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, Tcl, and UNIX shell
Proven ability to define emulation strategy and platform requirements, develop emulation test plans, and drive verification execution for large-scale products on platforms such as Veloce, ZeBu, and Palladium

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
Family support programs to help balance work and home life
Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones

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Hard Skills & Tools

emulationSystemVerilogUVMscriptingPythonPerlTclUNIX shellemulation test plansperformance analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkproductivity improvement

Certifications

BS in Computer EngineeringBS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer EngineeringPhD in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Computer Science