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FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices
Full-time
On-site
Santa Clara, California, United States
Level - Mid-Career

Role Summary

In this role, you will drive early-stage validation of complex SoC and subsystem designs using FPGA/HAPS platforms. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-fidelity prototypes that enable software development and system integration.

Experience Level

Entry to Mid-Career, with preference for candidates who enjoy hands-on bring-up, debug, and system-level problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • HAPS/FPGA Prototyping & SoC Mapping: Partition large SoC RTL for multi-FPGA platforms, perform synthesis and optimization for FPGA builds, develop build infrastructure.
  • Platform Bring-Up & Validation: Bring up prototypes in lab environments, validate system functionality, enable pre-silicon software development.
  • Debug & Issue Resolution: Drive debug of issues across FPGA and RTL, analyze data, work across teams to resolve issues.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design teams to ensure RTL is prototype-ready, collaborate with software teams.

Requirements

  • Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field. Masters preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Strong RTL design background using SystemVerilog/Verilog; experience with Synopsys HAPS or equivalent; familiarity with SoC buses and protocols; strong debug skills.
  • Software / Scripting: Expertise in scripting/automation: Python, Perl, Tcl, Make/CMake.
  • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills; excellent communication; self-starter with ability to drive issues to closure.