System FPGA Engineer — RTL, Verification & Lab Bring-up

Socket.dev; Utah; On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced FPGA engineer to implement RTL designs and verify complex FPGA architectures for server reference platforms. You will contribute to RTL development, simulation, and lab bring-up, collaborating with SoC, software, firmware, and hardware teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on HDL work with Verilog/SystemVerilog, Python automation, and cocotb verification, along with a strong focus on timing closure and lab testing across multi-site teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years FPGA implementation and verification experience.
• Strong HDL knowledge (Verilog/SystemVerilog) with simulation and debugging.
• Experience with PCIe, DDR5, AXI4, I2C/UART and other interfaces.
• Proficiency in Python for design automation, test infrastructure, and cocotb verification.

Responsibilities

• Implement RTL designs translating specifications into synthesizable HDL.
• Develop test benches and verification plans for FPGA designs.
• Perform FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure.
• Test and debug FPGA designs in lab with JTAG, logic analyzers, etc.
• Develop Python scripts to support design automation and regression testing.
• Maintain and contribute to Git/GitHub repositories and participate in code reviews.
• Produce technical docs covering implementation details and test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during system bring-up and integration.
• Travel as needed to engage with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

HDL development

Python scripting

Cocotb

Git / GitHub

FPGA tooling

Timing closure

Lab bring-up

Synthesis / place-and-route

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

Quartus Prime

Git

GitHub

Cocotb

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced FPGA engineer to implement RTL designs and verify complex FPGA architectures for server reference platforms. You will contribute to RTL development, simulation, and lab bring-up, collaborating with SoC, software, firmware, and hardware teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on HDL work with Verilog/SystemVerilog, Python automation, and cocotb verification, along with a strong focus on timing closure and lab testing across multi-site teams.