Senior FPGA Verification Developer

Position: Senior FPGA Verification Developer Full-time Position

Position Overview On behalf of our client, we're seeking a Senior FPGA Verification Developer to join their product development team focusing on next-generation broadcast video processing technology. This role combines advanced FPGA verification expertise with cross-functional collaboration to ensure product excellence.

Reporting Structure Reports to: Sr. Manager, Hardware Development – IP Solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years FPGA development experience (verification focus)
• Expertise in:
• VHDL/Verilog (preferred)
• SystemVerilog
• Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
• Python scripting
• FPGA vendor tools (Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus)
• Simulation environments (ModelSim, QuestaSim)

Technical Requirements

FPGA & Verification Skills

• RTL debugging and verification
• High-speed interfaces:
• PCI Express
• Ethernet (1/10/25/100GE)
• 12G-SDI
• HDMI
• DisplayPort
• Interconnect protocols:
• Avalon
• AXI
• High-speed transceivers
• Timing recovery
• Synchronization

Development Tools

• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)
• Git version control
• Verification frameworks (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor)
• Scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl, Bash)

Core Responsibilities

Verification Development

• Create/maintain test suites
• Implement DevOps automation
• Ensure comprehensive coverage
• Debug hardware issues
• Generate documentation
• Develop test plans

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with:
• FPGA designers
• Software developers
• DevOps teams
• PV/QA teams

• Participate in Agile ceremonies
• Support integration efforts

Preferred Additional Skills

• C/C++ experience
• Digital video/audio standards knowledge
• Hardware-software co-design experience
• Video/audio technology expertise

Professional Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail orientation
• Creative problem-solving
• Quick learning ability
• Time management
• Quality focus

Work Environment

• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Cross-functional teams
• Hands-on hardware work
• Fast-paced development
• Innovation-focused culture

Success Factors

• Technical expertise
• Collaborative approach
• Quality mindset
• Time management
• Problem-solving ability

This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge broadcast video processing technology while developing both technical and collaborative skills. The ideal candidate will combine deep FPGA verification expertise with strong team collaboration abilities.