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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Intel scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Intel is an American semiconductor company founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It created the x86 instruction set that still underpins most personal computers and servers, and designs and manufactures processors, chipsets, discrete graphics, networking silicon and AI accelerators. Unlike most of its competitors the company owns its fabrication plants, and it is investing heavily in Intel Foundry to manufacture chips for external customers while rebuilding its process technology leadership.

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Job Description:

The Role and Impact

As an Emulation Engineer at Intel, you will play a pivotal role in the cutting-edge development and validation of Intel's next-generation technologies.

You will work as part of a collaborative team to create and optimize emulation and FPGA models, ensuring robust hardware-software integration and acceleration of RTL development.

Your contributions will directly influence presilicon verification, postsilicon validation, and software development, driving faster and more efficient product deliveries. By leveraging your expertise, you will help shape the tools and methodologies that ensure Intel remains a leader in innovation and technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and configure emulation and FPGA models using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
  • Develop, test, and debug hardware and software collateral in simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
  • Define and develop new emulation tools, flows, and methodologies to improve verification efficiency and usability.
  • Enable RTL development acceleration through usability improvements and debugging of failing RTL tests on emulation platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, silicon validation, and software, to optimize emulation environments and methodologies.
  • Develop and utilize automation scripts and flows to enhance emulation utilization.
  • Provide guidance to verification teams on optimizing test environments, test suites, and emulation methodologies.
  • Participate in SoC and IP bring-up, identify root causes for testbench issues, and resolve emulator/FPGA environment challenges.

The ideal candidate should show the following behavioral traits:

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications, you must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.

Experience should be in the following:

  • Working with emulator such as Palladium, Zebu Emulator, etc.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog and RTL design fundamentals.
  • emulation fundamentals and tools, including FPGA prototyping and configurability.
  • debugging tools and methodologies for hardware validation.
  • in automation, scripting, and workflow optimization for emulation environments.

Preferred Qualifications, are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

  • In-depth knowledge of microarchitecture fundamentals and digital design principles.
  • Experience in debugging complex hardware/software integration issues.
  • Experience with hybrid emulation environments, including virtual platforms and FPGA/emulation models.
  • Familiarity with firmware development, SoC integration, and emulation performance optimization techniques.

Join Intel to help define the future of technology. Apply today and be part of a team that is driving innovation and creating solutions that shape the world.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Canada)

Primary Location:

Canada, Toronto

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in Canada

CAD 153,910.00-217,280.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

Canada Accommodation:

Intel is committed to a culture of accessibility. Intel provides accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Find information and request accommodation here.

*

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.
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