Description

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:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience with hardware emulation, verification, prototyping, ASIC development cycles, pre/post silicon validation, emulation methodologies, hybrid flows, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure
• Experience in Verilog, SystemVerilog, Python, C/C++ and/or similar languages
• Experience working with internal and external partners for ASIC and/or system development
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and mentor other engineers
• Experience solving complex technical problems and communicating decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of processor designs, GPUs, and the debug subsystem is highly desirable
• Exposure to networking SoCs and AI SoCs, including bring-up, validation, and performance optimization in emulation environments
• Exposure to PCIe, USB, Ethernet, and networking domain protocols
• Proven expertise in emulation model builds and flows on Palladium, Protium, and Zebu platforms
• Familiarity with industry best practices for model building, release, and qualification
• Experience with AI training and inference accelerators, including bring-up and validation
• Experience in driving improvements for emulation efficiency, automation, and capacity planning

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.