Silicon Labs · 2 months ago
Staff FPGA Prototyping Engineer
Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $280K/yr
8+ years expSilicon Labs is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. The Staff FPGA Prototyping Engineer will focus on delivering emulation platforms for pre-silicon verification and developing FPGA models while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and user experience.
HardwareInternet of ThingsSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Help deliver emulation platforms to internal groups to enable pre-silicon verification, validation, and software development
Develop FPGA models for digital and analog blocks, as needed
Ability to understand the architecture and ASIC design to tune them to FPGA needs
Work with software teams to understand and deliver required prototypes
Develop highly automated and efficient methodologies to scale the user experience
Provide focused status updates and drive action items to closure
Gather requirements from cross-functional teams and coordinate emulation activities
Qualification
Required
8+ years in Industry
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical and/or Computer Engineering
Experience in backend tool flows for FPGA prototyping; Synthesis, Place & Route (e.g., Vivado)
Ability to understand Verilog/SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language proficiently
Experience with Xilinx FPGA devices such as UltraScale/UltraScale+ and Kintex is advantageous
Understanding of CDC, STA, and other timing considerations relevant to FPGA design
Advanced knowledge of clocking, memory, and other FPGA-related requirements
Experience with lab equipment like Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators
Proficiency in scripting languages like TCL, Perl, and Python
Experience with Linux-based version control environments (Git, Perforce, or Methodics)
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills within a team environment
Preferred
Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM testbenches
Job Automation skills like Jenkins and Docker
Embedded C programming
PCB knowledge for schematics, layout, signal integrity consideration etc
Chip integration and bring-up experience
Benefits
Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
Highly competitive salary
401k plan with match and Roth plan option
Equity rewards (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life/AD&D and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Back-Up childcare
Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
Flexible PTO schedule
3 paid volunteer days per year
Charitable contribution match
Tuition reimbursement
Free downtown parking
Onsite gym
Monthly wellness offerings
Free snacks
Monthly company updates with our CEO
Company
Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$36MKey Investors
Texas Economic Development & Tourism OfficeAustin Ventures
2025-02-19Grant· $23.25M
2000-03-24IPO
1998-06-01Series B· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Cooley
Chief Technology Officer & SVP Technology and Product Development
Christian Legare
Chief of Software Engineering
Recent News
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