FPGA Validation Engineer

We are looking for FPGA Validation Engineers with strong experience in FPGA bring-up, SoC validation, post-silicon validation, board-level debugging, and protocol validation.

Key Responsibilities

• FPGA validation and debugging on Xilinx, Intel, or Microchip platforms
• FPGA bring-up and post-silicon validation activities
• Board bring-up, debugging, and hardware validation
• Experience in SoC validation and subsystem-level testing
• Validation of high-speed interfaces and protocols
• Debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and JTAG tools
• Root cause analysis for FPGA, board, and protocol-level issues
• Coordination with RTL, design, firmware, and hardware teams
• Development of test plans, validation reports, and debug documentation

Required Skills

• Strong experience in FPGA Validation and Board Bring-up
• Knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, and RTL concepts
• Experience with Vivado, Quartus, Libero, or similar FPGA tools
• Experience with Embedded C, Python, TCL, or scripting languages
• Knowledge of PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, and JTAG
• Experience in debugging timing, clocking, reset, and interface issues
• Understanding of SoC architecture and embedded systems
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and validation tools

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microchip FPGA devices and tools
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, networking, or semiconductor domains
• Knowledge of timing closure, signal integrity, and power analysis
• Exposure to Linux environment and automation scripts

Education

• B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, ECE, EEE, Instrumentation, or related fields