FPGA Prototyping Engineer

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Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets.

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** Staff FPGA Prototyping Engineer
**** Austin, TX
**** Meet the Team
** The IoT Digital Design team is a state-of-the-art IC design team focused on producing world class Wireless MCU SoCs. The architecture specification, design, verification, emulation, and implementation of the Wireless MCU SoCs are all the responsibilities of the IoT Digital team. These SoCs include an embedded CPU system with analog and digital peripherals, advanced security, advanced power management, and best in class radios to support a wide range of wireless IoT applications and standards.

We strive to provide advanced technology solutions through innovation in custom RISC-V Cores and AI/ML components.

Silicon Labs is seeking a candidate for the Emulation and Prototyping Platform (EPP) team. The position requires a thorough FPGA development and deployment background with focus on automation to efficiently deliver an emulation platform.
** Responsibilities
* ** Help deliver emulation platforms to internal groups to enable pre-silicon verification, validation, and software development.
* Develop FPGA models for digital and analog blocks, as needed.
* Ability to understand the architecture and ASIC design to tune them to FPGA needs.
* Work with software teams to understand and deliver required prototypes.
* Develop highly automated and efficient methodologies to scale the user experience.
* Provide focused status updates and drive action items to closure.
* Gather requirements from cross-functional teams and coordinate emulation activities.
** Skills You Will Need
*** 8+ years in Industry
* Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical and/or Computer Engineering
* Experience in backend tool flows for FPGA prototyping;
Synthesis, Place & Route (e.g., Vivado).
* Ability to understand Verilog/System Verilog Hardware Description Language proficiently.
* Experience with Xilinx FPGA devices such as Ultra Scale/Ultra Scale+ and Kintex is advantageous.
* Understanding of CDC, STA, and other timing considerations relevant to FPGA design.
* Advanced knowledge of clocking, memory, and other FPGA-related requirements.
* Experience with lab equipment like Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Signal Generators.
* Proficiency in scripting languages like TCL, Perl, and Python.
* Experience with Linux-based version control environments (Git, Perforce, or Methodics).
* Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills within a team environment.
*** The following qualifications will be considered a plus:
*** Experience with System Verilog and UVM test benches.
* Job Automation skills like Jenkins and Docker.
* Embedded C programming.
* PCB knowledge for schematics, layout, signal integrity consideration etc.
* Chip integration and bring-up experience.
** Benefits & Perks
*** You can look forward to the following benefits:
** Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
* Highly competitive salary
* 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
* Equity rewards (RSUs)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Life/AD&D and disability coverage
* Flexible spending accounts
* Adoption assistance
* Back-Up childcare
* Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
* Flexible PTO schedule
* 3 paid volunteer days per year
* Charitable contribution match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Free downtown parking
* Onsite gym
* Monthly wellness offerings
* Free snacks
* Monthly company updates with our…