FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Intel Corporation; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Malaysia seeks an experienced Emulation Engineer to build and optimize emulation and FPGA models from RTL designs, enabling efficient pre-silicon verification and post-silicon validation. You will develop hardware and software collateral, create directed tests, and drive automation to accelerate design cycles while ensuring high reliability of Intel's silicon.

Join SPE to collaborate across design, verification, and validation groups, contributing to market-leading silicon

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ years in emulation or FPGA prototyping.
• Strong RTL design, debugging, and synthesis skills.
• Experience with emulation tools, FPGA prototyping, and transactors.
• Ability to develop automation scripts for emulation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build emulation and FPGA models from RTL designs using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
• Develop, integrate, test, and debug hardware/software collateral in simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments.
• Write directed tests, create test environments, and develop hybrid emulation solutions for verification.
• Define and implement new capabilities and tools to enhance emulation processes and improve FPGA model usability.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and validation teams to optimize emulation environments, test suites, and methodologies.
• Debug failing RTL tests on the emulation platform and guide verification teams to improve pre-silicon environments.
• Develop automation flows, aids, and scripts to streamline emulation utilization and RTL development.
• Contribute to SoC/IP bring‑up and root cause analysis of testbench issues.

Skills

RTL design

FPGA prototyping

Emulation tools

Automation flows & scripting

SoC integration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6+ years emulation experience

Master's degree + 4+ years experience

PhD + 2+ years experience

Tools

FPGA transactors

Performance optimization

Simulation & verification environments

Job description

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact

As an Emulation Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing Intel's silicon development by building and optimizing emulation and FPGA models from RTL designs. You will develop, integrate, and debug hardware and software collateral, enabling efficient pre-silicon verification, post-silicon validation, and software development. Your work will directly contribute to improving emulation usability, accelerating design cycles, and ensuring the reliability of Intel's products.

Business group

You will be part of the Silicon and Platform Engineering (SPE) Group, a team dedicated to crafting innovative silicon solutions that power Intel's products and platforms. SPE focuses on enabling cutting-edge design and verification, driving efficiency and scalability across Intel's hardware portfolio. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, the group supports Intel's mission to deliver world‑class technologies that empower global innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build emulation and FPGA models and solutions from RTL designs, employing synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
• Develop, integrate, test, and debug hardware and software collateral in simulation, emulation, and FPGA environments to verify new features.
• Write directed tests, create test environments, and develop hybrid emulation solutions to support hardware/software verification.
• Define and implement new capabilities and tools to enhance emulation processes and improve FPGA model usability.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and validation teams to optimize emulation environments, test suites, and methodologies for greater efficiency.
• Debug failing RTL tests on the emulation platform and provide guidance to verification teams for improving the usability of pre-silicon verification environments.
• Develop automation flows, aids, and scripts to streamline emulation utilization and accelerate RTL development.
• Contribute to SoC and IP bring‑up, root cause analysis of testbench issues, and emulator/FPGA environment optimizations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of hands‑on experience OR a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience OR a PhD with 2+ years of experience in emulation, FPGA prototyping, or related domains.
• Proficiency in RTL design, synthesis, and debugging.
• Hands‑on experience with emulation tools and methodologies, such as FPGA prototyping, transactors, and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of SoC integration and hybrid emulation environments, including virtual platform and FPGA/emulation models.
• Expertise in developing automation flows, scripts, and aids for emulation processes.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with software and firmware verification tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of silicon power, performance analysis, and validation techniques.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross‑functional teams.

Join us in driving innovation and shaping Intel's future technologies. Your contributions will make a lasting impact on Intel's ability to deliver world‑class silicon solutions that power the devices of tomorrow.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)

Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang

Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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Work Model for this Role This role will require an on-site presence.

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