Emulation Prototyping Engineer
The job of an Emulation Prototyping Engineer is one of the most exciting, yet challenging, positions in the world of electronics. The work involves developing simulation and prototyping models that will help drive workflows for system-level development. The work also involves debugging system-level issues on industry-level platforms.
Job Description
As an Emulation Prototyping Engineer, you will work as a part of a CPU engineering team. This position entails a variety of responsibilities, including modeling, emulation, stress testing, and FPGA design. The main skill set needed to be successful in this role is expertise in RTL design, simulation, and mapping designs to emulation. In addition, you will need to have strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
Emulation engineers work closely with software and hardware engineers on design verification and firmware development projects. They use debug data to diagnose system-level problems and develop workflows. They also need to have excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Developing prototypes using FPGA platforms is a critical part of IP development. It helps accelerate TTM. The process involves emulation/FPGA synthesis, partitioning and routing, defining RTL changes, creating hardware collaterals and software, and debugging. Prototyping can also be used for pre-silicon and post-silicon functional validation.
As part of the emulation prototyping process, engineers analyze design requirements, create simulation environments, and write a variety of Verilog and Verdi scripts. They also work closely with global application engineering teams and Synopsys R&D to ensure that their products and solutions meet the requirements of customers. They also need to have strong communication skills and be able to multi-task.
Education
To be a successful Emulation Prototyping Engineer, you must have strong knowledge of FPGA and other similar devices. You should also be comfortable working with different boards, displays, and sensors. You should also be familiar with algorithms and virtual platforms. In addition, you should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to work with various types of people.
In addition to emulation prototyping, the emulation engineer’s role involves scripting, programming, and automating. He or she may also work in manufacturing and assembly. An emulation engineer’s resume should also highlight his or her experience.
Compensation
The average salary for Emulation Prototyping Engineers is $164,000, with the lowest 55% earning less than $95,000, and the highest 75% earning more than $160,000 per year. Assuming you have to pay federal income taxes, this amount equates to $94,377 in take home pay per year. This is an excellent wage, and it’s well worth the work.
The estimated total pay for a Prototyping Engineer is $88,236 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,689 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $15,546 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The “Most Likely Range” represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How much does an Emulation Engineer make?
As of Oct 6, 2022, the average annual pay for an Emulation Engineer in the United States is $158,786 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $76.34 an hour. This is the equivalent of $3,053/week or $13,232/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $211,000 and as low as $51,500, the majority of Emulation Engineer salaries currently range between $137,500 (25th percentile) to $196,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $205,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Emulation Engineer varies greatly (by as much as $58,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.