Silicon DD Engineer IV

Silicon DD Engineer IV

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Silicon DD Engineer IV for an Onsite opportunity.

Position Title: Silicon DD Engineer IV

Location: Kirkland, WA

Anticipated Start Date: 8/01/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months (Potential for Extension)

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $95.73/hr-$100.48/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description

The FPGA Systems CW will develop and test RTL modules on AMD/Xilinx FPGA devices and preferable ASIC targets, playing a pivotal role in the design and validation of high-performance, next-generation FPGA solutions for custom camera prototyping and other advanced projects. This position requires expertise in FPGA design, strong scripting skills, and the capability to collaborate closely within a small, innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test RTL modules on AMD/Xilinx FPGA devices (required) and ASIC targets (preferred)
• Develop and maintain build/simulation scripts
• Write test cases using Python to validate designs
• Create software interfaces from our FPGA-based systems to Windows and Linux system software at the HAL layer
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and researchers
• Integrate and debug FPGA designs using Xilinx Vivado
• Proactively contribute to high-concept research and prototyping

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ yearsFPGA design experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog (VHDL acceptable)
• 5+ yearsworking with AMD/Xilinx FPGA design (Versal, Kintex/Virtex UltraScale+ preferred; 7-series minimum)
• Strong proficiency with Xilinx Vivado environment
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, TCL, shell, etc.) for build and simulation
• FPGA verification and validation expertise (simulation, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 10+ yearsexperience in FPGA design/development
• Experience with RTL to GDS flows on modern processes (e.g., TSMC N7)
• Familiarity with serial interfaces (SPI, I2C), video/camera interfaces (MIPI DSI/CSI)
• Track record of successful FPGA deployment in production/research
• Programming in C/C++; firmware development experience to drive FPGA prototypes
• Experience with ASIC development

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (required)
• Master's degree preferred but not required

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: FPGA Design, Xilinx Vivado, Verilog/SystemVerilog, RTL Development, Python Scripting, ASIC Prototyping, MIPI DSI/CSI Interfaces

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 241210 when responding to this ad.

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