Lorven Technologies Inc. ยท 14 hours ago
Prototyping and Emulation Engineer
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelLorven Technologies Inc. is seeking a Prototyping and Emulation Engineer to develop and maintain FPGA-based prototypes and support SoC designs. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and driving technical innovation across validation processes.
Information TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Neelamanigandan Lakshmanan
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
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
Company
Lorven Technologies Inc.
Lorven Technologies, Inc. is a highly recognized provider of professional technology consultancy in the US.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
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