Lead Design Evaluation Engineer
Core
Lead definition and execution of evaluation strategies for FPGA prototypes and automotive networking ASICs, from platform bring-up through system-level validation and release readiness.
Role type
Staff Design Evaluation Engineer (Automotive Networking)
Builds
Robust, repeatable evaluation solutions for FPGA and ASIC prototypes
Domain
Semiconductor / Automotive Networking / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FPGA prototype evaluation, ASIC bench validation, C programming, Python programming, embedded systems, digital hardware, laboratory measurement techniques, hardware/software integration, structured debugging, root-cause analysis, Ethernet networking, serial interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)
Preferred skills
Automotive Ethernet (10BASE-T1S, single-pair Ethernet), zonal systems, software-defined vehicles, Ethernet protocol analysis, embedded firmware development, audio/video interfaces (PDM, RGB8), CI/CD frameworks
Technologies
C, Python, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analysers, Protocol Analysers, Signal Generators, Power Supplies
Responsibilities
Define evaluation strategies and test plans for FPGA/ASIC prototypes; Develop modular test and automation software; Execute complex silicon and FPGA test cases; Perform electrical and functional measurements; Lead root-cause investigations; Provide technical leadership and mentoring
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
