CareerPlan

Senior FPGA/Silicon Design Engineer

United States, Washington, RedmondFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead FPGA design environment efforts for rapid IP prototyping, design validation, and root-cause analysis of complex system issues.

Role type

Senior IC FPGA/Silicon Design Engineer

Builds

Custom IP RTL from microarchitecture through implementation and post-silicon validation

Domain

Semiconductor hardware design (FPGA, RTL, SoC)

Required skills

SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, RTL synthesis, static check tools (lint, CDC, RDC, LEC), digital design, microarchitecture specification, FPGA implementation, Python, high-speed CMOS design optimization, test automation infrastructure

Preferred skills

Xilinx FPGA boards and tooling, ChipWhisperer or similar FPGA power analysis tools

Technologies

Xilinx, ChipWhisperer, Python, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL

Responsibilities

Own and lead FPGA design environment efforts for rapid IP prototyping and design validation; Own development of custom IP RTL from microarchitecture through RTL implementation, verification, and post-silicon validation; Collaborate with architecture, SoC, firmware, verification, and physical design teams to deliver high-quality FPGA and IP solutions; Develop high-performance, power-efficient RTL designs and drive PPA optimization across the design lifecycle; Lead design signoff activities including CDC, RDC, LINT, and timing closure; Mentor engineers and champion design excellence through reviews, automation, and continuous methodology improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC