Principal Emulation Verification Engineer (GPU / AI)

Role Overview: Join Ampere as a part of the Emulation Team, where you will contribute to the verification of the next generation of microprocessor cores on a hardware emulation platform. Your role will involve developing and deploying new capabilities and test content to accelerate bug finding in pre-silicon. You will play a key part in building AmpereOne Aurora, a revolutionary AI compute solution combining high-performance general-purpose CPUs with integrated AI capabilities. Key Responsibilities: - Be part of the emulation verification execution team, responsible for planning, developing, and executing test content in various domains such as system stress, cache coherency, and concurrency. - Collaborate with design and architecture teams to identify and resolve failures using advanced debugging techniques. - Develop high-quality emulation test plans with BareMetal content and OS-based content to detect even the most corner-case bugs. - Create emulation models from RTL to run test content using industry-standard emulation platform technology. - Develop or integrate high-performance transactors and emulation test bench in System Verilog, SystemC/C++, and Python. - Review architecture and microarchitecture specs to influence design decisions. - Mentor junior team members and contribute to their technical growth. - Partner with emulation vendor to debug and resolve blocking issues in the emulation technology. Qualification Required: - M.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of semiconductor experience, or B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of semiconductor experience. - Knowledge of Cache coherency models, memory consistency models in AArch64 and/or x86. - Familiarity with coherent interconnect protocols like AMBA CHI, AXI4, ACE, etc. Experience with PCIE and DDR technology is a plus. - Experience in developing bare-metal content using C/C++ and assembly language for verification, preferably with ARM assembly expertise. - Experience in performance verification of coherent fabrics and cores is advantageous. - Proficiency in debugging failures using innovative practices and tools like Verdi. Working knowledge of emulation technology like Zebu, Palladium, or Mentor Veloce is recommended. - Experience in GPU/AI verification is preferred. - Self-motivated engineer with a passion for innovation and demonstrated out-of-the-box thinking. Additional Company Details: At Ampere, you will enjoy benefits such as premium medical, dental, vision insurance, parental benefits, retirement plans, and a generous paid time off policy to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, you will have access to fully catered lunches, healthy snacks, and beverages to keep you energized throughout the day. Ampere fosters an inclusive culture that encourages employee growth and innovation, with a focus on industry-leading cloud-native designs for a sustainable future.,