Lead Emulation and Prototyping Engineer

Role Summary

The Lead Emulation and Prototyping Engineer is tasked with creating hardware validation platforms to effectively debug complex hardware and software issues. The role involves working within a system integration and validation team dedicated to developing pre-silicon and silicon validation systems for advanced FPGA and ACAP technologies.

Experience Level

This is a mid-career position, suitable for candidates who have significant experience in hardware design and debugging, particularly in the context of FPGAs and associated tools.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Developing pre-silicon hardware setups utilizing commercial and custom emulation/prototyping platforms.
• Collaborating with design, verification, and validation teams to address issues found during platform testing and silicon validation.
• Innovating and enhancing internal processes within hardware emulation and prototyping.
• Managing projects effectively and guiding team members in executing their tasks efficiently.

Requirements

The following qualifications are required for this position:

• Proficient in Verilog, System Verilog, and VHDL hardware design languages.
• Experience in developing systems or intellectual properties for FPGAs, with a strong foundation in design simulation and validation.
• Familiarity with FPGA synthesis and implementation tools and an understanding of the output products at each design stage.
• Ability to analyze timing reports effectively.
• Strong command of the Linux operating environment.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and Unix shells, including Makefiles.
• Extensive software development/debug experience in C/C++.
• Experience working with prototyping/emulation vendors (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor) for issue resolution and enhancements.
• Experience with Xilinx Ultrascale or Versal FPGAs, including proficiency in Vivado and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as QSFP, PCIe, USB, SATA, GB Ethernet, DDR4/5, and HBM.
• Understanding of devices like SPI, I2C, SD, eMMC, QSPI, and OSPI.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required.