Senior FPGA/Silicon Design Engineer
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