SoC Emulation Engineer

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Vancouver, BC, CAN
In-Office
154K-231K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design, build, and deliver SoC emulation models and RTL for SSD SoCs. Perform logic design, verification (UVM, FPV), synthesis, place-and-route, timing and power analysis, and collaborate with firmware, microarchitecture, and system teams to validate and ready designs for manufacturing.
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Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

In this position you will join a fast-paced team delivering new, cutting-edge SoC's for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD). As an ASIC emulation engineer, you will perform various functions including logic design, verification, implementation, and/or documentation for SoC (System on a Chip) emulation.  You will collaborate with other functional teams for micro-architecture, verification strategy/architecture, logic design, firmware development, and system simulation for the SoC development based on system requirements and customer feature requests.  Regular responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Build & deliver emulation models for internal SoC development using industry standard tools & methods
  • Perform logic design and/or verification for functional units and sub-systems in SoC IP and/or full chip designs 
  • Perform Register Transfer Level (RTL) design and simulation for SoCs using industry-standard methodologies
  • Develop/review test and execution plans, ensuring that Solidigm’s semiconductor products will be successful
  • Use industry-standard verification methodologies such as UVM, FW co-simulation, formal property verification, etc.
  • Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits 
  • Perform all aspects of the SoC emulation flow from high-level design synthesis to place and route, timing and power to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.  
  • Continuously investigate new tools and technologies

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Project-based teamwork experience 
  • Advanced digital logic design skills
  • Proactive engagement with stakeholders across the team and organization
  • Effective time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities to ensure predictable delivery of projects
  • Developing recommendations and negotiating solutions for tactical issues
  • Proactive identification of risks and issues
  • Ability to create and deliver effective project presentation to diverse stakeholder audiences
  • Superior listening skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent 
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills supported by relevant experience 
  • Digital logic design and implementation experience in advanced technology nodes 
  • Familiarity with performing functional verification, including verification methodologies such as UVM and FPV
  • Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Verilog (or VHDL), and/or SystemVerilog

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC development or equivalent
  • Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, etc.
  • Experience leading technical teams to deliver complex designs
  • Familiarity with formal verification methods (e.g., SystemVerilog Assertions)
  • Familiarity with standard ASIC/SoC design flows including synthesis, DFT, STA, UPF, and ECO flows 
  • Experience in low-power design techniques 
  • Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) to track and manage project execution
  • Working knowledge of NVMe, PCIe, DDR and/or ARM standards 
  • Familiarity with big box emulation platforms 
  • Proven ability to architect and lead IP/SoC-level verification efforts 

This position is also eligible to participate in Solidigm's restricted stock unit (RSU), restricted cash unit (RCU), and cash bonus programs. In addition, Solidigm offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a company match on eligible 401(k) plan contributions.

Additional Information

At Solidigm Technology, we believe in transparency and fair compensation. In accordance with Canadian labor laws and our commitment to equitable hiring practices, we provide salary ranges for this position.

Salary Range: $154,160 - $231,300

The actual compensation offered will be based on individual skills, qualifications, and experience. We strive to ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and in line with market standards.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with relevant experience
  • Advanced digital logic design and implementation experience in advanced technology nodes
  • Familiarity with functional verification methodologies (UVM, FPV)
  • Experience with RTL design and simulation (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog)
  • Proficiency in programming languages: C, C++, Python, Java
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and project teamwork skills
  • 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC development or equivalent
  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer/Computer Engineering or related field
  • Experience leading technical teams and architecting IP/SoC-level verification efforts
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog Assertions and formal verification methods
  • Familiarity with standard ASIC/SoC flows: synthesis, DFT, STA, UPF, ECO
  • Experience with low-power design techniques
  • Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Working knowledge of NVMe, PCIe, DDR and/or ARM standards
  • Familiarity with large-scale emulation platforms and emulation model development

Solidigm Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solidigm and has not been reviewed or approved by Solidigm.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity grants are available to all employees via a long‑term incentive plan, making ownership broadly accessible. RSUs are positioned as a core component of the total package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid Flexible Time Off is offered to U.S. and international employees, indicating broad access to time away. A hybrid work model further supports practical time‑off flexibility.
  • Healthcare Strength U.S. medical options include PPO, HDHP, and HMO, with dental and vision coverage alongside wellness offerings. The breadth of plan types signals robust core healthcare support.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
1,614 Employees

What We Do

Solidigm is a leading global provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions. Solidigm technology unlocks data’s unlimited potential for customers, enabling them to fuel human advancement. Our origins reflect Intel’s longstanding innovation in memory products and SK hynix’s international leadership and scale in the semiconductor industry, Solidigm became a standalone U.S. subsidiary under SK hynix in December 2021. Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Solidigm is powered by the inventiveness of close to 2,000 employees in 20 locations around the world. For more information about Solidigm, please visit https://www.solidigmtechnology.com

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