FPGA / RTL Design Engineer
5 days ago
Position Overview
Client is seeking a highly skilled FPGA / RTL Design Engineer to join our engineering team in San Jose. This role focuses on the end-to-end development of FPGA-based solutions, including RTL design, simulation, debugging, optimization, and customer technical enablement. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, TCL, and Python, along with a deep understanding of FPGA design flows and digital system integration.
Key Skills
- Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog
- RTL Design & FPGA Development
- TCL & Python Scripting
- Functional Simulation & Debugging
- Synthesis, Power & Thermal Optimization
- Customer Support & Documentation
Key Responsibilities1. RTL Design & FPGA Implementation
- Develop high-quality RTL code using Verilog, VHDL, and SystemVerilog for FPGA and digital circuit designs.
- Integrate IP blocks, system software components, and custom logic for end-to-end FPGA solutions.
- Interpret design specifications and translate them into optimized hardware architectures.
2. Simulation, Debugging & Issue Resolution
- Perform functional simulations and debug FPGA designs using industry-standard tools.
- Identify design issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Verify timing, logic correctness, and design functionality under various test scenarios.
3. Validation, Testing & Release Support
- Develop unit tests, testbenches, example designs, and feature demonstrations.
- Support validation activities to ensure readiness for feature releases and customer delivery.
- Participate in design reviews and regression testing efforts.
4. Technical Enablement & Documentation
- Create and maintain technical documentation including user guides, application notes, and training content.
- Provide onboarding and technical training to customers and internal stakeholders.
5. Customer Support & Issue Reproduction
- Address customer technical inquiries and resolve FPGA/RTL-related issues.
- Reproduce customer-reported issues internally and collaborate with engineering teams for timely resolution.
6. Optimization & Performance Tuning
- Conduct synthesis, power estimation, and thermal analysis.
- Optimize logic, resource utilization, and performance while ensuring design efficiency.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with architecture, verification, software, and physical design teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Participate in cross-team debugging efforts and integration activities.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in RTL design for FPGA or ASIC systems.
- Strong proficiency in Verilog, VHDL, and SystemVerilog.
- Experience with simulation tools (Modelsim, QuestaSim, Vivado, etc.).
- Proficiency in TCL and Python scripting for automation and design flows.
- Knowledge of synthesis, timing closure, power analysis, and FPGA optimization techniques.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with FPGA vendors (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Microchip, Lattice).
- Familiarity with verification methodologies such as UVM or SVA.
- Understanding of hardware-software co-integration.
- Prior experience in customer-facing technical support roles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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