Role & seniority

FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer (Team Member / Senior / Lead) – onsite, long-term contract

Stack / tools

FPGA platforms: Microchip, Xilinx, Altera

Languages: Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL, C; testbenches in Verilog/SystemVerilog

EDA / tools: FPGA synthesis, timing closure; on-chip debug tools; lab test equipment

Scripting / repos: TCL, Perl; Git (SVN/GitHub)

Debugging: oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, Synopsys Identify, Xilinx Chipscope

Top 3 responsibilities

Validate silicon features and perform robust system-level validation for high-speed protocols and embedded subsystems
Develop and execute testbenches, perform hardware board validation, and drive timing closure and performance validation
Lead/mentor on complex FPGA validation efforts (especially for Lead), coordinate project deliverables, and ensure quality across subsystems

Must-have skills

Strong digital fundamentals; hands-on FPGA design and lab validation
Experience with FPGA-based solutions on Microchip/Xilinx/Altera platforms
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL, and C for embedded processors; maintain existing code
Testbench development (Verilog/SystemVerilog), hardware validation on boards, and lab debugging (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers)
Synthesis, placement/constraints, STA, timing closure for high-speed designs
On-chip debug tools, RTL/C validation, and version control (Git/SVN)
Understanding of hardware architectures, system-level design, and AMB

Full Description

Hiring for FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer | Onsite | Long Term Contract

Title: FPGA Silicon Validation Engineer (Team Member / Senior / Lead)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Location: Hyderabad, India – 100% Onsite

Process: 2 rounds of interview (Technical Round → Advanced Technical/Panel).

Background Check: Yes

Job Description

Client is seeking FPGA Silicon Validation Engineers across multiple experience levels to support FPGA system validation, high-speed protocol validation, silicon feature enablement, and embedded processor-based subsystem validation.
Engineers will work closely with hardware architectures and system-level design implementations to validate silicon features and ensure robust performance.
Strong lab debug capability and hands-on FPGA board validation experience are critical.

Required Skills

Exceptional digital fundamentals -Hands-on experience in System Design with FPGA devices using relevant FPGA EDA tools.
Experience designing and implementing FPGA-based solutions using Microchip, Xilinx, or Altera FPGAs.
Strong coding skills in Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL, and C for embedded processors; ability to maintain existing code.
Experience developing testbenches using Verilog/SystemVerilog and validating designs in simulation using BFM/VIP.
Experience with synthesis, placement constraints, STA constraint definition, and timing closure for high-speed designs.
Validation of FPGA-based implementation on hardware boards -Embedded firmware development in C/C++.
Strong lab debug experience using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, embedded and RTL debuggers.
Experience with on-chip debug tools.
Scripting experience in TCL/Perl -Exposure to version control systems (GitHub, SVN) -Strong background in silicon validation, failure analysis, and debug.
Understanding of hardware architectures, use models, and system-level design implementations

Additional Skills: - Basic knowledge of embedded processors such as ARM Cortex-M3 or RISC-V -Familiarity with AMBA protocols (APB, AHB, AXI, ACE). Embedded software C/C++ programming and bare-metal application development -Board-level debug skills using oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, protocol exercisers, and integrated logic analyzers (e.g., Synopsys Identify, Xilinx Chipscope).

Skill Needs Based on Experience Level

Lead Engineer (SerDes / DDR / SoC / Configuration & Security): - Strong hands-on FPGA silicon validation leadership experience -