Job Description

NextSilicon is reimagining high-performance computing (HPC & AI). Our accelerated compute solutions leverage intelligent adaptive algorithms to vastly accelerate supercomputers, driving them forward into a new generation. We have developed a novel software-defined hardware architecture that is achieving significant advancements in both the HPC and AI domains.

At NextSilicon, everything we do is guided by three core values:

• Professionalism We strive for exceptional results through professionalism and unwavering dedication to quality and performance.
• Unity Collaboration is key to success. That's why we foster a work environment where every employee can feel valued and heard.
• Impact We're passionate about developing technologies that make a meaningful impact on industries, communities, and individuals worldwide.

NextSilicon is looking for a talented and experienced engineer to take part in the Emulation and Prototyping efforts for the company’s core product. This position involves building a complex emulation environment from scratch, and collaborating with software, design, and verification teams. In this role, you will be leading emulation from A to Z and will have a critical impact on the company.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or higher degree in Electrical Engineering from a leading institution
• 3+ years experience in building emulation models, running tests on emulation machines, and debugging issues within the time constrictions of silicon design projects while handling multiple priorities
• Experience with emulation platforms such as Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu, including compilation, debug, power, performance, and throughput tuning.
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Experience with languages such as : C, C++, Perl, Ruby, System Verilog, Verilog, Make
• Familiarity with interfaces such as PCIe, SPI, UART, ETH: advantage
• Familiarity with embedded systems: advantage
• Knowledge of FPGA: advantage

Responsibilities

• Develop and build complex emulation models for coming generations of NextSilicon accelerators, including transactors like PCIe, SPI, and embedded CPUs
• Work with the software, design, development, and verification teams to understand the functional and performance goals of the product’s design
• Optimize the model for speed and capacity and develop debug abilities to support software and firmware teams
• Work with software design and development teams to define and develop BFM, test bench, and checker tools
• Review specifications and develop attributes, tests, and coverage plans for the emulation system