Front-End Infrastructure Engineer

Protingent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 123,984 - 130,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP or POS insurance

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Front-End Infrastructure Engineer for a contract role in Austin, TX. The engineer will focus on FE flows, regression management, and tool deployment across Synopsys VCS/IES environments, collaborating with EDA vendors to maintain robust verification pipelines.

The role requires extensive experience with FE design verification, regression debugging, and RTL architecture tools, with strong version control using Git and Perforce.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years with a Master’s, or 6+ years with a PhD.
• Proven experience in design verification flows and CAD infrastructure for large-scale FE projects.
• Expertise in flow-based regression management with debugging regression and coverage issues.
• Familiarity with Synopsys VCS, IES, and RTL architecture tools; hands-on xprop configuration.
• Advanced knowledge of Git, Perforce, and Git-P4 interfaces, for versioning workflows.

Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance of Verification Flows: design, support, and continuously improve complex verification flows.
• Collaborate on flow-based regression tools and maintain them to meet project demands.
• Regression Management & Triage: lead regression systems, troubleshoot coverage and regression issues.
• EDA Tool & Vendor Management: coordinate with Synopsys vendors to resolve issues and stay updated on new developments.
• RTL Architecture Tool Deployment & Support: deploy tools for RTL Architecture and ensure integration with FE flows.
• Version Control Expertise: leverage Git and Perforce for robust workflows.

Skills

FE verification

Regression management

Tool deployment

Git

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Synopsys VCS

Synopsys IES

RTL architecture tools

Perforce

Git

Job description

Position Title

Front-End Infrastructure Engineer

Overview

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Front-End Infrastructure Engineer opportunity located in Austin, TX.

Job Description

The Front-End Infrastructure Engineer team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer with extensive experience in Front-End (FE) flows, tools, and methodologies. This role requires deep technical expertise and experience across multiple verification tools and platforms, as well as a track record of solving complex challenges in FE infrastructure. Candidates should possess a specialized skill set that encompasses regression management, tool deployment, and extensive interaction with industry-leading EDA vendors.

Job Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance of Verification Flows: design, support, and continuously improve highly complex, scalable, and efficient verification flows, with a focus on ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Collaborate on advanced flow‑based regression tools and maintain them by providing consistent support and updates to meet evolving project demands.
• Regression Management & Triage: lead regression management systems, including flow‑based regression support, proactively manage regression triage, user requirements, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless project continuity; expertise in debugging and resolving issues related to coverage, regression fail triaging, and flow stability.
• EDA Tool & Vendor Management: act as the point of contact for VCS Synopsys issues, provide in‑depth debugging, troubleshooting, and solutions to complex problems, liaise with Synopsys vendors and other EDA partners to coordinate tool support, resolve escalated issues, and stay updated on new developments.
• RTL Architecture Tool Deployment & Support: deploy and maintain tools for RTL Architecture, ensuring integration with FE verification flows and addressing any support requirements.
• Version Control Expertise: leverage extensive knowledge of Git.

Job Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD.
• Proven experience in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting FE Design Verification flows and CAD infrastructure for large‑scale, high‑performance projects.
• Expertise in flow‑based regression management, with strong analytical skills in debugging regression and coverage issues.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard tools including Synopsys VCS, IES, and RTL architecture tools, with hands‑on experience in xprop configuration for VCS and IES.
• Advanced knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, Perforce, and Git‑P4 interfaces, with an ability to support and streamline versioning workflows.
• Strong communication skills, with experience working directly with EDA vendors to resolve issues and improve tool performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a strong attention to detail.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Austin, TX.
• Pay Rate Range: $90-$95 an hour
• Benefits: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an award‑winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.