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AMD ยท 2 months ago

FPGA Prototyping and Emulation Engineer

positionAustin, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$137K/yr - $236K/yr

AMD is a company that builds great products accelerating next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a highly skilled FPGA Prototyping and Emulation Engineer to join their hardware development team, focusing on silicon validation and system-level debug through advanced prototyping and emulation platforms.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain FPGA-based prototypes using Xilinx FPGAs and Synopsys HAPS platforms
Perform FPGA synthesis, partitioning, and timing closure for complex SoC designs
Drive bring-up and debug of SoC prototypes, including waveform capture and analysis
Interface with custom PCBs and semiconductor components for system-level validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support pre-silicon and post-silicon debug
Integrate and support emulation platforms including Synopsys ZeBu, Cadence Palladium/Protium, and Mentor Veloce
Use AI-based modeling to generate behavioral models of removed modules
Maintain and monitor quality model development, deployment, and automated regression testing infrastructure
Develop and maintain model 'smoke tests' to ensure model functionality prior to delivery to bring-up teams
Drive technical innovation across validation, including tool and script development, methodology enhancement, and cross-functional initiatives
Debug issues across bring-up, validation, and production phases of SoC programs
Track test execution and ensure timely validation and optimization of all features
Engage with other software/hardware modeling frameworks and support teams
Lead collaborative efforts across multiple engineering teams

Qualification

Xilinx FPGA architectureVerilog/SystemVerilogFPGA synthesis toolsSoC validation methodologiesSynopsys HAPS platformsC/C++ programmingPCB bring-upEmulation platformsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsSelf-starter

Required

Strong hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA architecture and toolchains
Expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog design and simulation
Proficiency with FPGA synthesis and partitioning tools (e.g., Synplify, Vivado)
Experience with Synopsys HAPS prototyping platforms
Solid understanding of SoC bring-up, debug methodologies, and waveform analysis
Familiarity with PCB bring-up and hardware/software interfacing
Proficiency with C/C++, low-level boot code, and firmware development
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Preferred

Experience with emulation platforms such as Synopsys ZeBu, Cadence Palladium/Protium, or Mentor Veloce
Understanding of BIOS for system, x86, and ARM cores
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl, Ruby) for automation and tool integration
Background in semiconductor validation and hardware/software co-debug
Prior development of large SoC models (1B gates+)
Strong debug techniques and methodologies
Extensive experience with lab equipment (protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Deep experience with board/platform-level debug, delivery, sequencing, and optimization
Strong knowledge of system architecture and validation strategy
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to independently drive tasks to completion

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Company

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Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

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Key Investors
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Lisa Su
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