CPU Emulation Engineer

Job overview

Compensation is $167,100–$250,700 per year. The CPU Emulation Engineer is an onsite role based in Santa Clara, CA. This role exists to deliver emulation-based solutions for the CPU verification team. The engineer will work closely with various CPU disciplines to help verify and validate high-performance CPUs, ensuring scalable and portable environments across simulation and emulation.

What you'll do

• Work closely with CPU RTL, performance, verification, and SW teams to deliver emulation-based solutions.
• Architect and develop test bench infrastructure in C/C++ and Systemverilog.
• Develop verification methodology for simulation and emulation.
• Debug emulation performance and area issues.
• Develop environment to run verification test cases, OS boot, and performance benchmarks.
• Develop debugging methodology for CPU functional and performance issues.
• Execute verification plans including design bring-up and regression enabling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

santa clara ca

qualcomm

cpu

emulation

verification

hardware engineering

systemverilog

c++

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program, annual RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Why this role

Specialized focus on CPU emulation platforms like Palladium, Zebu, and Veloce.

About the employer

Qualcomm is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.