FPGA SW Validation Engineer
Altera
FPGA SW Validation Engineer
Altera
FPGA and SoC provider with software
Job Description
1. Validates and researches the Compiler optimizations, Partial Reconfiguration (PR) flow, Debuging features like SignalTap & System Console, etc. using Quartus Design Software and Altera FPGA Hardware.
2. Creates designs using HDLs and Altera IPs and verifies them for functionality and timing on Altera FPGA Hardware Boards.
3. Regresses the designs during each release for QoR, and monitors performance over the targeted FPGA devkits to assess improvements.
4. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and improve validation strategies for improving Compiler/PR validation and help resolve customer issues as they occur.
Qualifications:
Experience : Min. 6+ years of relevant experience in FPGA/ASIC Design, RTL Coding, Verification and HW Debug
Education : Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/VLSI/Digital Design or other related disciplines
Requirements -
1. FPGA/Digital Logic Design, RTL/HDL design and verification using VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
2. Experienced in FPGA Devices like Agilex, Virtex and Tools like Altera Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, Synplify, etc
3. Good experience in FPGA Partial Reconfiguration (PR) flow, and Hardware design and debugging using SignalTap or ChipScope
4. Good experience with Simulation/Verification of digital designs using QuestaSim, VCS, XCelium, STA and Hardware validation of FPGA Designs
5. Knowledge of Unix/Linux along with Automation, like Shell, Perl/TCL or Python Scripting is required
6. Knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, Avalon bus protocols, AHB, AXI, HPS and High-Speed interfaces are essential
Altera designs and manufactures FPGAs and SoCs, along with software tools for hardware design and deployment. Customers can configure these programmable chips after fabrication to fit specific applications, helping them reach market faster and optimize performance. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad configurable silicon platform and a dedicated design software suite as an independent provider after its separation from Intel. Its goal is to deliver high-performance, adaptable processing solutions for industries like automotive, aerospace, communications, AI, cloud, and edge computing.
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