Senior Staff QA / Test Engineer (RTL & FPGA backend tools)

Job Title

Senior Staff QA / Test Engineer (RTL & FPGA backend tools)

Role Summary

Lead QA and test engineering for FPGA backend tool flows (Radiant/Diamond or similar). Develop and maintain regression suites, design testcases in RTL, analyze failures, and work with product and engineering teams to close issues.

Experience Level

Senior — requires extensive experience (see Requirements). The posting specifies 12+ years in EDA / RTL development / verification.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on validation of FPGA backend tool functionality, automation of test activities, and cross-team defect resolution.

• Develop, maintain, and run regression test suites for backend tools (synthesis, map, place & route, bitgen) across diverse designs.
• Create RTL test designs (Verilog) that represent complex, customer-like scenarios to validate tool behavior.
• Monitor regressions, analyze failures, create defect reports, and drive timely resolution with stakeholders.
• Prepare and execute test plans for new features and tool changes.
• Debug issues using simulation and hardware platforms.
• Automate test processes and leverage modern AI/automation tools to improve coverage and efficiency.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for immediate contribution.

Must-have

• 12+ years experience in EDA, RTL development, or verification.
• Strong understanding of FPGA architectures.
• Experience with FPGA backend tool flows (Radiant, Diamond, Vivado, Synplify, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to write RTL (Verilog) test designs for backend tool validation.
• Strong verbal and written communication; experience coordinating with distributed teams.

Nice-to-have

• Scripting experience (Python, Perl, TCL).
• Experience with high-speed I/O protocols (PCIe, DDR).

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Lattice Semiconductor

Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, USA

Lattice Semiconductor specializes in low power, small-form-factor programmable logic devices and solutions. The company is known for its innovative technology that enables a wide range of applications, including communication, consumer, and industrial markets.