About the Role
We are seeking an SoC Emulation Engineer to continue innovating on behalf of our customers. The team that developed the innovative Silicon IP AZ1 Neural Edge, powering the latest Echo devices, is looking for someone to help build on the success of our first-generation ML accelerator at edge.
As a member of Amazon Lab126, we revolutionized reading with our Kindle family of products and reimagined user experience through Echo and Alexa.
Responsibilities
* Develop and review subsystem test plans and help create the SoC Verification and Validation plan.
* Implement tests and scenarios on multiple platforms.
* Develop and deploy baremetal drivers to configure SoC subsystems.
Pre-Silicon Activities
* Develop test benches, transactors, and monitors to work with emulation systems (e.g., Zebu) and prototyping systems (e.g., HAPs).
* Develop infrastructure for building and running SoC emulation and prototyping models using vendor tools.
* Provide training, failure debug support, and improve debug capabilities.
* Maximize efficient utilization of platforms through automation and innovation.
* Debug and resolve issues; pioneer and deploy new platform capabilities.
Post-Silicon Activities
* Continue pre-silicon efforts to seamlessly integrate and bring up early silicon.
* Port emulation and prototyping test plans to post-silicon activities.
* Write tests and infrastructure to ensure performant and functional compliance of silicon.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or higher in EE, CE, or CS.
* 5+ years of SoC verification or validation experience.
* 2+ years of emulation or prototyping experience using emulators like Palladium, Zebu, and Veloce.
* Scripting experience with Perl, Python, Tcl, shell, and a drive to automate flows.
* Expertise in C/C++.
* Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* In-depth knowledge of entire SoC verification and validation processes.
* Experience bringing up early silicon on reference or test boards.
About Amazon
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.