Contract Hardware Engineer (12‑month Remote, USA)
Note: Must have experience with Arteris .
We seek an experienced Contract Hardware Engineer responsible for developing and testing advanced RTL modules for our client's next‑generation FPGA and ASIC targets. The role involves collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team to create robust hardware solutions, validating designs with Python, and developing software interfaces at the HAL layer.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and test RTL modules on AMD/Xilinx FPGA devices (required) and ASIC targets (preferred).
- Develop and maintain build and simulation scripts.
- Write test cases using Python to validate hardware designs.
- Create software interfaces from FPGA‑based systems to Windows and Linux systems at the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL).
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and research teams.
- Provide daily or weekly progress reports to customers.
What We Are Looking For (Required Skills)
- Strong expertise on the Arteris Design Toolset.
- 5+ years of FPGA design experience using Verilog and SystemVerilog .
- 5+ years of experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA design (Versal and Kintex/Virtex UltraScale+ desired, 7‑series minimum).
- Deep experience using the Xilinx Vivado toolset.
- Strong scripting/programming experience in Python .
- Experience with AMBA AXI bus protocols, ideally with ARM‑based processors.
- Programming experience in C and/or C++ .
- Experience in one or more scripting languages: Tcl, shell scripts, or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
Preferred Skills (Nice‑to‑Have)
- Experience with RTL to GDS flows (e.g., TSMC N7).
- Experience with serial interfaces (SPI, I2C) and video/camera interfaces (MIPI DSI/CSI).
- Proven track record of deploying FPGA solutions in production systems.
- Experience developing accompanying firmware to exercise FPGA prototypes.
Seniority Level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
- Contract
Job Function
- Engineering, Design, and Information Technology
Industries
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Computer Hardware Manufacturing
- Computers and Electronics Manufacturing