Staff Hardware Engineer

Role Summary

The Staff Hardware Engineer will be part of a dynamic engineering team focused on defining, validating, and optimizing advanced FPGA-based systems. The role involves working collaboratively to develop hardware solutions that enhance performance and meet industry standards.

Experience Level

Senior level, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in RTL design and verification.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Defining, validating, and enabling complex multi-rack FPGA-based systems.
• Developing and optimizing RTL code for Xilinx UltraScale, UltraScale+, and Versal FPGAs.
• Driving the development of hardware emulation strategies on FPGA platforms.
• Mapping RTL designs into FPGA environments for smooth prototyping.
• Generating diagnostic tests for production and field use.
• Running tests to analyze and resolve hardware issues.
• Improving functional and performance testing processes.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in RTL design and verification of FPGA systems.
• Proficiency in Hardware Description Languages such as VERILOG, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with EDA tools and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA flows and tools like Vivado.
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of scripting languages for automation.
• Background in HDL simulation and emulation platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Education Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.