Fpga Implementation Engineer

TL;DR

FPGA Implementation Engineer: Performing synthesis of ASIC designs onto FPGA platforms, ensuring design quality, and driving improvements in prototyping methodology. Focus on porting ASIC-specific code, defining and running functional tests, and performing static timing analysis for complex ASIC designs.

Location: Hybrid (Austin, Texas)

Company

hirify.global is propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing, solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions.

What you will do

• Deliver FPGA Platforms to internal groups to enable software development, and hardware-software pre-silicon validation.
• Port ASIC-specific code and models into FPGA-friendly models.
• Define and run functional tests to prove the FPGA builds prior to FPGA distribution.
• Perform FPGA synthesis, Implementation and Static Timing Analysis for complex ASIC designs.
• Test the digital chip RTL from a user perspective on FPGA platforms.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field and 3+ years of directly related experience.
• Experience using FPGAs and an understanding of how FPGA design differs from ASIC design.
• Proficient in operating the simulation and modeling equipment including the design tools.
• Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog, and digital design concepts.
• Verification/validation techniques and methodologies, including strong debugging skills.
• Familiar with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB) and communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, I2S, and UART.
• Experience with Scripting for Hardware development (Python/Tcl)

Nice to have

• Experience in FPGA flows - Synthesis, Place & Route, and Timing closure, with emphasis on Synopsys Synplify and Xilinx Vivado.
• Understanding of common FPGA primitives such as memories, I/O pads, BUFG, and MMCMs.
• Experience with Object-oriented programming (OOP) in Python.
• Experience with Floorplanning and advanced timing closure techniques.
• Familiar with lab equipment such as Oscilloscope, Signal Generators and Logic Analyzers.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening.
• Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected.
• Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.