Silicon Prototype Engineer
Core
Responsible for the complete lifecycle of FPGA platforms, from architecture and hardware selection to implementation, bring-up, and pre-silicon validation.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA prototype engineer
Builds
FPGA prototypes and validation platforms for ASIC and FPGA design
Domain
Semiconductor hardware design and validation
Required skills
FPGA architecture, RTL design (Verilog/System Verilog), FPGA synthesis and place & route, timing closure, CDC and multi-clock domain design, Python/TCL/Perl scripting, board schematic interpretation, high-speed interface design, lab equipment operation (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Verilog, System Verilog, Python, TCL, Perl, FPGA synthesis tools, CDC tools
Responsibilities
Architect and maintain a common design platform for ASIC and FPGA; own the complete FPGA implementation flow; develop RTL and software for FPGA prototyping; drive system bring-up and debug after tape-out; partner with silicon validation team on module bring-up and product integration; collaborate with board design team on prototype platform development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
