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Key Responsibilities :

- Lead FPGA silicon validation activities for complex FPGA SoC platforms.
- Own complete validation lifecycle from planning to execution.
- Develop FPGA validation architectures and processor-based test cases.
- Manage deliverables of assigned validation projects.
- Mentor and guide junior FPGA engineers.
- Coordinate with hardware, firmware, IP and design teams.
- Develop RTL, embedded firmware and validation software.
- Perform board bring-up and hardware debugging.
- Define timing constraints and achieve timing closure.
- Perform synthesis and implementation using FPGA EDA tools.
- Validate FPGA implementation on hardware platforms.
- Debug complex system-level issues using lab equipment.
- Support silicon characterization and failure analysis.
- Maintain documentation and validation reports.

Mandatory Technical Skills :

1. FPGA Technologies :

- Xilinx FPGA/ Microchip FPGA/ Intel (Altera) FPGA

2. Programming :

- Verilog
- SystemVerilog
- VHDL
- Embedded C
- C

3. FPGA Design :

- RTL Development
- Testbench Development
- Functional Verification




- FPGA Validation
- FPGA Silicon Validation
- Timing Closure
- STA Constraints
- FPGA Synthesis
- FPGA Implementation

4. Processor Knowledge :

- ARM Cortex-M
- RISC-V

5. Bus Protocols :

- AXI
- AHB
- APB
- ACE

Domain Expertise (Any One) :

1. SerDes :

- PCIe Gen4/Gen5
- Ethernet
- PMA/PCS
- CTLE
- DFE
- Compliance Testing

2. DDR :

- DDR4
- DDR5
- LPDDR4
- LPDDR5
- Memory Controller Validation

3. SoC :

- Processor Validation
- NoC
- Trace Debug
- Boot Modes
- Embedded Application Development

4. Configuration & Security :

- FPGA Security
- Secure Boot
- PUF
- PQC
- SPI/QSPI/Octal SPI
- Firmware Security

Lab Skills :

- Oscilloscope
- Logic Analyzer
- Protocol Analyzer
- Embedded Debugger
- Xilinx ChipScope
- Synopsys Identify

Version Control :

- Git
- SVN
- TCL
- Perl

Soft Skills :

- Team Leadership
- Technical Mentoring
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Cross-functional Coordination

📌 FPGA Lead (India)
🏢 Clock Edge Technologies
📍 India