Emulation Engineer
EtchedSan Jose, California, United States
Posted June 1, 2026
150000 - 275000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson and thinks most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models.
Job Description
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. As an Emulation Engineer, you will oversee SoC bring-up on emulation platforms, develop and maintain automated build and regression flows, and provide support across emulation environments.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with emulation platforms such as Palladium, Protium, Veloce, ZeBu, or HAPS, covering design bring-up, build flows, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Strong C/C++ and Linux system development skills.
- Proficiency with SystemVerilog and Verilog, including DPI-based interfaces.
- Experience with git-based development workflows and scripting (Python) for automation and flow development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
- Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
