FPGA Verification Engineer

About the Company

The Principal FPGA Verification Engineer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive verification and validation strategies for FPGA-based systems. This role focuses on ensuring the functionality, performance, integrity, and reliability of FPGA designs used in advanced digital imaging and microscopy products. This is a dedicated verification role, not a design/development position. The engineer will primarily work at the sub-system and simulation level, ensuring strong design coverage before product integration and build. The role bridges hardware and firmware verification and supports early-stage product development. The position is on-site and reports to the Verification Manager within the Research & Development team.

About the Role

The Principal FPGA Verification Engineer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive verification and validation strategies for FPGA-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Verification Strategy & Documentation
• Develop detailed verification plans, test strategies, and validation protocols.
• Define test cases to ensure functional and performance compliance.
• Establish measurable coverage criteria (targeting high coverage levels).
• Prepare structured verification reports with findings, analysis, and recommendations.
• Ensure all verification activities are properly documented in accordance with internal quality procedures.

• FPGA Verification & Validation
• Perform simulation-based verification of FPGA designs.
• Validate functional correctness, timing behavior, performance metrics, and power considerations.
• Ensure FPGA modules meet defined requirements before integration into the final product.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure issues are identified and resolved early in the development cycle.

• Issue Identification & Debugging
• Identify, document, and analyze design issues discovered during verification.
• Collaborate with development teams to support root cause analysis and resolution.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and verification results.

• Automated Testing Development
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python) to support simulation and regression testing.
• Enhance verification coverage through structured automation approaches.

• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance
• Contribute to improvements in verification methodology and processes.
• Support compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Ensure verification activities align with structured documentation and quality management systems.
• Promote best practices in FPGA verification across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of FPGA technologies and digital electronics.
• Experience with FPGA development and simulation tools (e.g., Xilinx, Altera, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of FPGA verification methodologies.
• Experience with scripting/programming for test automation (e.g., Python; familiarity with VHDL/Verilog).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with disciplined documentation practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the medical device, life sciences, or regulated product environment.
• Understanding of quality systems and structured verification documentation.
• Experience verifying subsystem-level designs prior to full system integration.
• Familiarity with digital imaging or microscopy-based systems is an advantage.
• Experience achieving high verification coverage in structured development environments.

Skills Required
Verilog, Python, Vhdl