ASIC Engineer, Emulation

Meta is hiring ASIC engineers within the infrastructure organization. We are seeking a highly experienced Emulation Domain Expert to lead and drive advanced emulation model builds and flow for next-generation silicon products. As an ASIC Engineer in the Infra Silicon Enablement team, you will be part of a dynamic team working with experienced engineers across the industry, focused on developing and supporting innovative ASIC solutions for Meta’s data center applications.

ASIC Engineer, Emulation Responsibilities:

Architect, develop, and optimize emulation model builds across Palladium, Protium, and Zebu platforms, supporting complex SoC and IP prototyping for data center and AI applicationsLead methodology and flow development for hybrid emulation, accelerated verification, and co-simulation, integrating new tools and technologies into existing flowsDrive continuous improvement in emulation flows, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure for scalable and reliable model release and qualificationCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, DV, Validation, SW, Vendors) to deliver robust emulation environments and resolve technical challengesOwn intake, validation, and deployment of third-party vendor capabilities, including feasibility evaluation, integration, and rolloutProvide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering growth and knowledge sharingEnable and debug high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet) and networking protocols in emulation environmentsSupport AI training and inference accelerator bring-up, validation, and performance optimization in emulationProactively resolve build issues, blockers, and ensure high standards of model quality and reliability

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years of experience with hardware emulation, verification, prototyping, ASIC development cycles, pre/post silicon validation, emulation methodologies, hybrid flows, CI/CD automation, and infrastructureExperience in Verilog, SystemVerilog, Python, C/C++ and/or similar languagesExperience working with internal and external partners for ASIC and/or system developmentDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and mentor other engineersExperience solving complex technical problems and communicating decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to PCIe, USB, Ethernet, and networking domain protocolsFamiliarity with industry best practices for model building, release, and qualificationKnowledge of processor designs, GPUs, and the debug subsystem is highly desirableExperience with emulation model builds and flows on Palladium, Protium, and Zebu platformsExposure to networking SoCs and AI SoCs, including bring-up, validation, and performance optimization in emulation environmentsExperience in driving improvements for emulation efficiency, automation, and capacity planningExperience with AI training and inference accelerators, including bring-up and validation

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.