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Dexian

Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

Sunset, TX · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Experience with FPGA emulation and BIOS/OS/driver interactions. Scripting skills in Python, C/C++, Verilog, or Ruby. Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence ...

Apple

Emulation Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $172K/yr

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of the tool flow from RTL to Emulation is a huge plus Good understanding of any Standard Emulator (Palladium, Veloce, Zebu) OR FPGA (Xilinx, Altera) flow Proven ...

Apple

Emulation Verification Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $204K/yr

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of the tool flow from RTL to Emulation is a huge plus Good understanding of any Standard Emulator (Palladium, Veloce, Zebu) OR FPGA (Xilinx, Altera) flow Proven ...

Apple

Emulation Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$141K - $172K/yr

Description As a member of the Emulation verification team, we play a key role in using Emulation ... Zebu) OR FPGA (Xilinx, Altera) flow Proven design verification skills Experience in writing ...

Apple

Emulation Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$141K - $172K/yr

Description As a member of the Emulation verification team, we play a key role in using Emulation ... Zebu) OR FPGA (Xilinx, Altera) flow Proven design verification skills Experience in writing ...

Xona Space Systems, Inc

Sr. FPGA Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$160K - $210K/yr

Establish robust verification frameworks, including simulation, emulation, and hardware validation. What you'll bring: * PhD or MS/BS in EE/CE or related field, 7+ years of FPGA and DSP ...

Apple

Emulation Verification Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $172K/yr

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of the tool flow from RTL to Emulation is a huge plus Good understanding of any Standard Emulator (Palladium, Veloce, Zebu) OR FPGA (Xilinx, Altera) flow Proven ...

Intel

IP Design Verification Engineer

Folsom, CA

$105K - $149K/yr

Position Overview We are looking for a passionate FPGA/Emulation System Validation Engineer who is motivated to work on cutting-edge IPs and process nodes that power Intel products across Client ...

Astera Labs

Principal Emulation Engineer

San Jose, CA

$209K - $230K/yr

Experience in emulation and prototyping technologies like Palladium/Zebu/Veloce or HAPS and FPGA prototyping. * Experience in modeling for emulation and prototyping, and/or non-UVM environments The ...

Joby Aviation

Senior FPGA/DSP Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA

$132K - $199K/yr

Design new and optimize existing fault-tolerant FPGA-based DSP blocks for sensor acquisition, motor control, navigation, and hardware emulation applications. * Develop directed testbenches for DSP ...

Joby Aviation

Senior FPGA/DSP Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA

$132K - $199K/yr

Design new and optimize existing fault-tolerant FPGA-based DSP blocks for sensor acquisition, motor control, navigation, and hardware emulation applications. * Develop directed testbenches for DSP ...

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How much do fpga emulation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for fpga emulation in the United States is $147,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,000.00 and $169,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fpga Emulation vs Fpga Design Engineer?

AspectFpga EmulationFpga Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications like Certified FPGA EngineerBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications like Certified FPGA Engineer
Work EnvironmentUses specialized hardware platforms for testing and validation; often in labs or R&D facilitiesDesigning, coding, and simulating FPGA architectures; typically in design teams or R&D labs
Industry UsagePrimarily in verification, validation, and system integration phasesInvolved in the development, optimization, and implementation of FPGA designs

While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, Fpga Emulation focuses on testing and validation using specialized hardware, whereas Fpga Design Engineers concentrate on creating and optimizing FPGA architectures. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the FPGA industry.

What are some common challenges faced by FPGA Emulation Engineers during project development?

FPGA Emulation Engineers often encounter challenges such as debugging complex hardware-software interactions, optimizing emulation speed for large-scale designs, and ensuring accurate synchronization between emulated components. The role typically involves collaborating closely with design, verification, and software teams to resolve issues quickly and maintain project timelines. Staying up-to-date with evolving tools and methodologies is crucial, as is strong communication to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

What is FPGA emulation?

FPGA emulation is the process of using Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to mimic the behavior of digital circuits or systems, often for the purpose of verifying hardware designs before they are manufactured. This allows engineers to test and debug their designs in a real hardware environment, which is faster and more accurate than software simulation alone. FPGA emulation is commonly used in the development of complex systems-on-chip (SoCs), as it helps catch design errors early and speeds up the overall verification process. It bridges the gap between software simulation and physical prototyping, providing a high-performance and flexible platform for hardware validation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an FPGA Emulation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an FPGA Emulation Engineer, you need a solid background in digital design, hardware description languages (like VHDL or Verilog), and experience with FPGA architectures, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with emulation platforms such as Mentor Graphics Veloce, Synopsys ZeBu, or Cadence Palladium, as well as debugging and verification tools, is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with design and verification teams. These skills ensure accurate hardware validation, efficient bug detection, and smooth integration within complex chip development cycles.
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Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer - Hardware

Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer - Hardware

Nvidia Corporation

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Nvidia rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 215 rated software companies

Job description

Are you passionate about FPGA prototyping? Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of innovation to make FPGA prototypes faster and more efficient? Can you work in a fast-paced environment that requires coordination between many teams across geographies and resolving sophisticated problems daily? If so, we are looking for hardworking engineers who will craft FPGA prototypes of our next generation GPUs and SOCs on standard FPGA prototyping platforms.
We are now looking for a Senior FPGA Prototyping Engineer to join our Emulation team onsite in Santa Clara, CA.
What you'll be doing:
  • Build FPGA prototypes by making RTL FPGA-friendly, partitioning the design and taking it through synthesis and place and route.
  • Improve performance of the prototype, analyze timing and generate bit streams.
  • Bring up the design on FPGA prototyping platforms and indulge in problem solving.
  • Release the prototype to the customers and support them when they face problems.
  • You are expected to understand the design and implementation, define the configurations, develop/modify the bringup and testing infrastructure and verify the correctness of the design.
  • Good coordination with architects, designers, verification engineers, and SW teams will be needed to accomplish your tasks.

What we need to see:
  • BS (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields with 7+ years of experience, or MS with 5+ years of proven experience in FPGA prototyping.
  • Good understanding of FPGA prototyping architecture, devices, flows and tools.
  • Experience in backend flows of FPGA Prototyping - Synthesis, P&R and Timing closure, with emphasis on Synopsys Protocompiler or Siemens VPS and Xilinx Vivado
  • Exposure to ASIC design and verification tools (VCS or equivalent, Verdi, GDB).
  • Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog and digital design concepts.
  • Good debugging and problem solving skills.
  • Hands on experience with lab FPGA debug methodologies, tools (Identify or ChipScope), and lab debug equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Ways to stand out from the crowd:
  • Scripting knowledge (Perl/shell/Tcl) is desired.
  • Good documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with memory bring up of Memory (LPDDR5/6, DDR5/6), CXL/PCIE and/or high speed I/F such as USB4/3 is desirable
  • Prior experience with hardware emulation or prototyping (Synopsys HAPS or Siemens ProFPGA) of a high-performance processor or SOC is a plus.

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a "learning machine" that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. This is our life's work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice to join us today!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until January 13, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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