Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

Title: Sr. FPGA Design and Validation Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA - Onsite.

Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)

Job Description:

Top Skills:

• Have worked with the prototyping platforms such as Xilinx reference boards, Synopsys HAPS platforms, etc.
• Knowledge of FPGA synthesis tools and methodologies, etc.
• Familiarity with board design and hardware debugging tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers).

Responsibility:

• Design, develop, and implement complex FPGA architectures using Xilinx devices (UltraScale, UltraScale+, Versal, etc.)
• Create RTL designs using Verilog/SystemVerilog for high-performance applications.
• Perform FPGA prototype design, implementation, and bring-up activities.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
• Perform timing analysis, closure, and optimization using Vivado tools.
• Conduct board-level bring-up and system integration testing.
• Debug complex hardware/firmware issues using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
• Validate FPGA designs against specifications and performance requirements.

Preferred Skill Set & Experience:

• Extensive experience in field of FPGA hardware prototyping.
• Familiarity with Python/TCL scripting for design automation.
• Knowledge of FPGA-based system architecture and hardware/software co-design.
• Fluent in System Verilog and a familiarity with simulation and debug.
• Familiarity with industry standard high-speed protocols such as USB and PCIE is a plus.

Education:

BS (or higher) degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering desired.