Senior Emulation and Prototyping Engineer

Openchip

. Develop and maintain system-level emulation and prototyping environments .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining system-level emulation and prototyping environments, with strong capabilities in RTL integration, digital design, and SoC architectures. Proficient in debugging complex hardware and software issues while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

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RTL Languages (SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL)Digital Verification (VCS, Xcelium, Questa)C/C++ ProgrammingScripting and Automation (Python, Tcl, Bash)Linux Environment Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Digital DesignSoC ArchitecturesHW/SW Co-DebugCompilation FlowsBenchmark ExecutionPerformance ValidationStress TestingAutomation FrameworksWaveform AnalysisDebug Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

JTAGOpenOCDGDBFPGA Development Tools (Vivado)Synopsys ZeBuHAPSCadence Palladium/ProtiumSiemens Veloce/ProFPGA

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor DevelopmentLinux Bring-UpPerformance AnalysisMulti-FPGA PrototypingRISC-V Architectures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain system-level emulation and prototyping environments
Integrate RTL, memory models, transactors and debug infrastructure into validation platforms
Prepare and maintain compilation flows, build environments and automation frameworks
Support firmware and software teams during platform bring-up and hardware debugging
Enable Linux boot, benchmark execution, stress testing and system validation campaigns
Perform HW/SW co-debug using waveform analysis, JTAG, software traces and system-level observability tools
Collaborate with Design, Verification, Firmware and Architecture teams to root-cause complex issues
Contribute to performance validation, benchmarking and platform readiness for internal and external users
Develop scripting and CI/CD infrastructure to automate compilation, deployment and regression execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
7+ years of professional experience in semiconductor development
Strong understanding of digital design and SoC architectures
Experience with RTL languages such as SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL (preferred SystemVerilog)
Experience with digital verification or simulation flows using VCS, Xcelium or Questa (preferred VCS)
Experience debugging complex hardware, firmware or system-level issues
Linux environment knowledge
Experience with C/C++ programming
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Tcl, Bash or similar
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred: experience with large SystemVerilog/UVM environments
Preferred: experience with Linux bring-up, boot flows and low-level firmware development
Preferred: experience with JTAG, OpenOCD, GDB and HW/SW debug
Preferred: familiarity with RISC-V architectures and toolchains
Preferred: experience with AXI, CHI, PCIe, Ethernet, CXL or UCIe IPs and protocols
Preferred: experience with FPGA development tools such as Vivado
Preferred: experience with hardware emulation or multi-FPGA prototyping platforms
Preferred: experience with Synopsys ZeBu, HAPS, Cadence Palladium/Protium or Siemens Veloce/ProFPGA
Preferred: experience with benchmark execution, performance analysis and stress testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Flexible schedule
Remuneration that values your experience
Opportunities for career growth and development
Diverse and inclusive work environment