Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company seeks an experienced FPGA Verification Engineer to join their team in Hemel Hempstead. This long-term contract role involves developing verification plans and collaborating on advanced ASIC and SoC projects. Hybrid work is preferred, with remote options available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in FPGA/ASIC verification.
• Exposure to advanced SoC projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive FPGA verification plans.
• Design and implement testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Collaborate with architects and design engineers.

Skills

FPGA Development

UVM

Python

TCL

Perl

Tools

Questa

VCS

ModelSim

Job description

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Location: North London, UK (Hybrid Preferred | Remote Considered)

Rate: Negotiable (Hourly)

About the Company

Join a cutting-edge technology company at the forefront of silicon IP innovation. Their solutions span compute, graphics, AI, communications, memory, and security—powering the next generation of high-performance systems across a diverse range of industries.

With continued investment and rapid growth, the company is expanding its engineering teams and hiring multiple ASIC/FPGA professionals—from skilled developers to senior-level architects—across the UK.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Verification Engineer to join a world-class team developing next-generation silicon IP. In this long-term contract role, you will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment and contribute to technically challenging projects that shape the future of ASIC and SoC design.

This role is based in Hemel Hempstead with hybrid working preferred. Fully remote options are available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive FPGA verification plans
• Design and implement testbenches using SystemVerilog and UVM
• Collaborate closely with architects and design engineers to verify IP blocks and SoC-level functionality
• Contribute to verification strategy, methodology improvements, and tool flows
• Debug and resolve issues across simulation and emulation platforms

We're looking for engineers with solid experience in FPGA/ASIC verification, ideally with exposure to advanced SoC projects. Key areas of expertise include:

• FPGA development using VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog
• Strong experience with UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
• Solid understanding of computer architectures (ARM or RISC-V)
• Experience with AXI, OCP, or similar interconnect protocols
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools (e.g., Questa, VCS, ModelSim)
• Ability to work effectively within a distributed global team
• Scripting skills in Python, TCL, or Perl
• Familiarity with emulation platforms or FPGA prototyping
• Prior experience working on IP development for commercial silicon

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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