Senior FPGA Hardware Design & Prototyping Engineer

Managed Staffing, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced FPGA engineer to design and validate FPGA platforms. You will work on complex hardware/firmware issues, prototype with Xilinx devices, and collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure production-quality designs.

The role emphasizes RTL development, timing analysis, and rigorous debugging using standard test equipment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, mentoring and leadership abilities.
• Self-driven and methodical troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex FPGA architectures using Xilinx devices.
• Create RTL designs using Verilog/SystemVerilog for high-performance apps.
• Perform FPGA prototype design, implementation, and bring-up activities.
• Create design documentation, specifications and technical reports.
• Perform timing analysis and optimization using Vivado tools.
• Board-level bring-up and system integration testing.
• Debug hardware/firmware issues with logic analyzers and scopes.
• Validate FPGA designs against specs and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams.

Skills

FPGA prototyping

Xilinx devices

SystemVerilog

Python scripting

Debugging

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Xilinx reference boards

Synopsys HAPS

Job description

Managed Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced FPGA engineer to design and validate FPGA platforms. You will work on complex hardware/firmware issues, prototype with Xilinx devices, and collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure production-quality designs.

The role emphasizes RTL development, timing analysis, and rigorous debugging using standard test equipment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.