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Principal Engineer, Emulation

Intel

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/25/2026

Compensation

$220,920 - $311,890 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Principal Engineer in Emulation will play a crucial role in shaping technical direction at Intel and beyond. This position focuses on advanced emulation and FPGA modeling to enhance presilicon verification and software development. The engineer will mentor technical leaders and drive innovation while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of computing.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a specialized field or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in emulation fundamentals, FPGA prototyping, emulation tools, and methodologies.
  • Strong proficiency in RTL design and verification using System Verilog.
  • Deep understanding of SoC integration, hardware architecture, and hybrid emulation environments.
  • Proven experience in emulation performance optimization and model usability improvement.
  • Skilled in problem-solving and developing automation flows and scripts to enhance workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Build and optimize emulation and FPGA models from RTL designs using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
  • Develop, integrate, test, and debug hardware and software collateral in simulation, emulation, and FPGA models for validating new features.
  • Define and create new capabilities and tools to enhance verification efficiency and usability of emulation and FPGA models.
  • Enable acceleration of RTL development and improve hybrid emulation environments for presilicon verification and software development.
  • Debug and analyze failing RTL tests on emulation platforms and provide detailed guidance to verification teams for optimizing test suites and methodologies.
  • Develop automation aids, flows, and scripts to streamline emulation processes and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in design, power and performance, silicon validation, and software to contribute to system bring-up and problem resolution.
  • Act as a mentor and technical leader, growing the technical community, formulating strategies, and driving organizational success.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

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