Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an FPGA Verification Engineer in Hemel Hempstead. This long-term contract role involves developing verification plans and collaborating on advanced silicon IP projects, with options for hybrid or remote work. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in FPGA development and verification methodologies.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in FPGA/ASIC verification.
• Exposure to advanced SoC projects.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

FPGA development using VHDL

FPGA development using Verilog

FPGA development using SystemVerilog

UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)

Computer architectures (ARM or RISC-V)

AXI, OCP, or similar interconnect protocols

Simulation tools (e.g., Questa, VCS, ModelSim)

Scripting skills in Python

Scripting skills in TCL

Scripting skills in Perl

Job description

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Client:

microTECH Global LTD

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

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