SoC ValidationFPGA Engineer (Tech Staff Engineer)

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Job Description:

Shape the Next Generation of FPGA and SoC Technology

We are seeking an experienced SoC Validation Engineer to lead silicon bring-up system validation and debug activities for advanced FPGA and SoC products. Working across hardware firmware and system architecture teams you will drive features from prototype through production ensuring robust high-quality solutions for our customers.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges developing embedded software and uncovering root causes in both lab and silicon environments.

What Youll Do

• Lead SoC validation silicon bring-up and system-level debug activities.

• Develop validation plans diagnostic software and bare-metal firmware for ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V platforms.

• Debug complex hardware firmware and system interactions using industry-standard lab equipment and tools.

• Validate key interfaces and subsystems including PCIe Ethernet USB SPI I²C UART timers and watchdogs.

• Collaborate closely with architecture RTL verification firmware and physical design teams.

• Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of issues discovered in simulation emulation FPGA prototypes and silicon.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team.

• Leverage automation and AI-assisted development tools to improve validation efficiency and productivity.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required

• Masters degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 12 years

• Strong background in FPGA/SoC architectures silicon validation and system-level debug.

• Experience developing embedded software in C/C and bare-metal firmware for ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V processors.

• Hands-on laboratory experience using oscilloscopes logic analyzers protocol analyzers and FPGA debug tools.

• Knowledge of JTAG SVF IEEE 1532 STAPL and common embedded peripherals and interfaces.

• Familiarity with Verilog/VHDL and FPGA development flows.

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for quality engineering.

Preferred

• High-speed SERDES bring-up and debug experience.

• Knowledge of PCIe Gen3/4/5 Ethernet USB 3.x JESD204C Interlaken or related protocols.

• Experience with Git Bitbucket Jira Confluence Perl or Tcl.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering

Why Join Us

Youll work at the forefront of FPGA and SoC innovation tackling challenging validation problems and helping bring cutting-edge silicon products to market. This role offers exceptional technical breadth across hardware firmware system validation and high-speed interfaces with strong opportunities for growth and technical leadership.

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