SoC FPGA prototyping
Intel · Posted Nov 2
Semiconductor manufacturing, microprocessors, data center solutions, and artificial intelligence infrastructure
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About the role
The role sits within an Intel group delivering high-quality emulation and prototyping solutions that enable pre-silicon validation and post-silicon software development for next-generation SoCs. The team collaborates across design, validation, and software domains to ensure hardware/software integration and presilicon verification. As an Emulation Engineer, you will develop, test, and optimize emulation and FPGA models, debug hardware/software collateral, and drive automation flows to improve modeling efficiency.
What you will do
- Develop emulation and FPGA models using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
- Create, integrate, test, and debug hardware/software collateral for simulation, emulation, and FPGA platforms.
- Improve emulation and FPGA usability for presilicon verification, postsilicon validation, and software development.
- Debug RTL failures and support verification teams in optimizing test suites and methodologies for emulation efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IP and SoC bring-up activities.
- Innovate and apply automation flows, scripts, and tools to improve productivity and emulation utilization.
- Leverage hybrid emulation environments with virtual platforms and FPGA models to enhance testing capabilities.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- High Signal-level debugging expertise in complex designs within simulation & lab environments.
- Willingness to work across geos (remotely), sometimes in inconvenient time zone differences (mainly Israel)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of hands-on experience in domains such as FPGA prototyping, emulation, or RTL development; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in Verilog/VHDL for FPGA design and development.
- Proven Experience with FPGA tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, proFPGA CS VPS or equivalent tools.
- extensive knowledge and experience with AI tools, skills, agents, MCPs on the usage level.
- Strong debugging skills using tools such as logic analyzers, Chipscope, or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with industry-standard protocols like AXI, PCIe, or USB.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, TCL, or similar for automation.
- Experience with CPUs, GPUs, complex fabrics, or graphics chips.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across technical domains.
Benefits and support
- hybrid work model (split between working on-site at the assigned Intel site and off-site)
About Intel
Intel Corporation is a global technology leader focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors, integrated circuits, and advanced data center infrastructure. The company drives innovation across personal computing, artificial intelligence, and cloud ecosystems while operating a major semiconductor foundry business. Intel delivers foundational silicon and packaging solutions that power modern digital infrastructure worldwide.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1968
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Lip-Bu Tan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Pushkar Ranade
Chief Technology Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Executive Vice President – Chief Technology and Operations Officer, General Manager Intel Foundry
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