CareerPlan

HLD Validation Technical Lead

Penang 15, Penang, MalaysiaFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Researches, designs, develops, and optimizes software tools and frameworks for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), including compilers, flows, and abstractions for domains like deep learning and DSP.

Role type

Senior IC FPGA software tool validation lead

Builds

FPGA software tools, compilers, flows, assemblers, models, runtimes, and firmwares

Domain

Semiconductor hardware design and FPGA software tooling

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

FPGA architecture knowledge, tool flow expertise (design entry to hardware execution), validation strategy design, scripting/automation (Python, Perl, Tcl, shell), cross-layer debugging, risk-based analysis

Preferred skills

HLD tool experience (high-level synthesis, DSP-oriented design, AI-oriented FPGA tools), Altera/Intel Quartus Prime, Verilog/VHDL, board-level testing/SoC integration, Linux/Windows test environments, performance characterization, UI automation (Playwright, Selenium)

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize compilers and flows coupled to FPGA silicon; design software abstractions for acceleration; create validation strategies, test plans, and regression suites; debug cross-layer software and FPGA issues; communicate findings to stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership