Emulation/Pre Silicon Validation Engineer

Job Title : Emulation / Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer Experience : 4-12 Years Location : Noida / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Pune / Chennai / Ahmedabad Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Emulation / Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer with strong expertise in SoC validation using emulation and FPGA-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing validation environments, executing complex test scenarios, and debugging system-level issues in pre-silicon stages. You will work closely with design, verification, and software teams to ensure high-quality silicon by identifying and resolving issues early in the development cycle. This role demands strong programming skills, deep understanding of SoC architectures, and experience with industry-standard emulation tools. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute pre-silicon validation test plans for SoC/IPs using emulation and FPGA platforms Build and maintain C/C++/SystemC-based test frameworks for HDL-HVL co-emulation environments Perform system-level validation and debug of SoCs across various subsystems and interfaces Work on hardware-software co-validation to ensure functional correctness before tape-out Debug complex issues using tools such as JTAG, Trace32, and waveform/debug utilities Validate and debug I/O protocols such as I2C, SPI, USB, PCIe Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, DV, Firmware, Architecture) for issue resolution Optimize test execution, coverage, and performance on emulation platforms Support bring-up activities and early software validation Required Skills & Qualifications 4-12 years of experience in Pre-Silicon Validation / Emulation / FPGA prototyping Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or SystemC Hands-on experience with HDL-HVL co-emulation environments Good understanding of SoC architecture and subsystem interactions Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, Trace32 Strong knowledge of I/O protocols: I2C, SPI, USB, PCIe Experience in system-level debug and root cause analysis Good understanding of hardware-software interaction Exposure to domains like PCIe, Flash, Memory, CPU, GPU, DRAM Experience with emulation platforms such as: i. Zebu ii. Veloce iii. Palladium Familiarity with performance validation and benchmarking (ref:hirist.tech)