Job Summary
Junior FPGA Engineer responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, and hardware bring-up of FPGA-based solutions for advanced semiconductor test platforms. The role involves working with experienced engineers on digital design, high-speed interfaces, FPGA implementation, system debugging, and automation while collaborating with hardware, software, systems, and verification teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support FPGA design, implementation, integration, and hardware bring-up.
Develop FPGA logic for defined interfaces and subsystems.
Assist with synthesis, timing closure, resource optimization, and performance debugging.
Support lab bring-up and root cause analysis using JTAG and lab instrumentation.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using TCL and Python.
Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and verification teams on simulation and test coverage.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, PCB integration, and system-level design decisions.
Build technical ownership and system-level debugging capabilities over time.
Skill Requirements
2+ years of hands-on FPGA design and development experience.
Working knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Exposure to AMD/Xilinx and/or Intel FPGA toolchains, including synthesis, implementation, and timing closure.
Good understanding of digital design fundamentals and schematics.
Exposure to high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, and SerDes.
Familiarity with protocols such as AXI4, USB, I2C, and SPI.
Basic experience in FPGA hardware bring-up and debugging.
Basic scripting knowledge in TCL and Python, along with version control experience.
Good communication, collaboration, and system-level troubleshooting skills.
Preferred: UVM/SystemVerilog verification, FPGA SoCs, embedded processors, ATE/measurement equipment, signal integrity, high-speed serial interfaces, and AI-assisted engineering tools.