SoC FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Job Description

FPGA SoC Prototyping Engineer

We are seeking an FPGA SoC Prototyping Engineer to develop and optimize FPGA-based prototypes for SoC validation. You will be responsible for FPGA synthesis, timing closure, partitioning, power flows, and system integration, enabling efficient presilicon verification and early software development.

Key responsibilities:

• Build high-performance FPGA prototypes, addressing synthesis, timing, and system constraints.
• Debug and resolve synthesis, timing, and functional issues with design and verification teams.
• Innovate automation flows to improve FPGA usability and validation efficiency.
• Develop hybrid prototyping solutions (FPGA + virtual platforms) for SoC verification.
• Drive power-aware FPGA methodologies for accurate modeling and optimization.
• Support IP and SoC bring-up, testbench debugging, and system integration.

This role requires problem-solving, creativity, and persistence to push the limits of FPGA prototyping for next-gen SoCs.

Qualifications

Proficiency in HDLs: Expertise in Verilog for FPGA design and development. FPGA Tools: Hands-on experience with Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar tools. Prototyping and Debugging: Strong skills in FPGA prototyping boards and debugging tools (e.g., logic analyzers, chipscope). Simulations: experience in signal level debug of large and complex designs in a simulation environment Advantages: Industry standards: familiarity with protocols like AXI, PCIe, USB. hands on experience is a strong advantage. Scripting: Proficiency in Python, TCL, or similar for automation and tool scripting. experience in CPUs, GPUs, complex fabrics and/or graphics chip is a strong advantage.

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

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.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.It has come to our notice that some people have received fake job interview letters ostensibly issued by Intel, inviting them to attend interviews in Intel’s offices for various positions and further requiring them to deposit money to be eligible for the interviews. We wish to bring to your notice that these letters are not issued by Intel or any of its authorized representatives. Hiring at Intel is based purely on merit and Intel does not ask or require candidates to deposit any money. We would urge people interested in working for Intel, to apply directly at https://jobs.intel.com/ and not fall prey to unscrupulous elements.

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.