Intel

FPGA Prototyping Engineer

In short

Intel is hiring an Emulation/FPGA Prototyping Engineer in Penang, Malaysia to build, optimize, and debug emulation and FPGA models from RTL designs, supporting presilicon verification and postsilicon validation. The role involves developing hardware/software test collateral, designing test environments, and creating automation scripts, requiring proficiency in Python or Perl and experience debugging RTL with industry-standard simulation/emulation/FPGA tools. It's an entry-level position (0-1 years experience) suited to a recent Bachelor's or Master's graduate in Electrical/Computer Engineering, working on-site within Intel's SPE ISCP ISV ISSP MYS FPGA organization.

Job Description
The Role and Impact
Join Intel as an Emulation Engineer and play a key role in developing and optimizing emulation and FPGA models that accelerate RTL development and enhance verification processes. In this role, you will build, test, and debug hardware and software collateral, enabling seamless presilicon verification, postsilicon validation, and software development. Your contributions will ensure efficiency and usability in emulation environments while driving advancements in Intel's technology ecosystem.
Business Group
As part of Intel Corporation, you'll join a dynamic team within the SPE ISCP ISV ISSP MYS FPGA organization. This group focuses on delivering cutting-edge solutions in emulation and FPGA modeling, supporting verification, validation, and software development across Intel's diverse product portfolio. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the group plays a critical role in advancing Intel's innovation and technological leadership.
Key Responsibilities
•Build and optimize emulation and FPGA models from RTL designs using synthesis, partitioning, and routing tools.
•Develop, integrate, test, and debug hardware and software collateral for simulation, emulation, and FPGA models.
•Design and implement directed tests, hybrid emulation environments, and test environments to support hardware and software/firmware verification.
•Define and develop new tools and capabilities to enhance emulation and FPGA usability.
•Accelerate RTL development through improved emulation/FPGA models for presilicon verification and postsilicon validation.
•Debug RTL validation failures and troubleshoot emulation platforms, interfaces, and test environments.
•Provide guidance to verification teams on optimizing methodologies, test environments, and emulation efficiency.
•Develop and utilize automation aids, flows, and scripts to streamline emulation utilization.
•Collaborate with design, power and performance, silicon validation, and software teams in SoC and IP bring-up and debugging testbench issues.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 0-1 years of hands-on experience in emulation and FPGA development, demonstrated through internships, academic projects, coursework, or hands-on training, OR a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with no prior professional experience.
•Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Perl.
•Experience in debugging RTL code using industry-standard hardware simulation/emulation/FPGA tools.
Preferred Qualifications
•Familiarity with System Verilog and verification methodologies.
•Experience in IP or SoC validation processes.
•Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse teams.
Additional Details
•Job Type: Experienced Hire
•Shift: Shift 1 (Malaysia)
•Primary Location: Malaysia, Penang
•Work Model for this Role: This role will require an on-site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
•Position of Trust: N/A

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