Senior FPGA Hardware Validation Engineer

We are hiring a Senior FPGA Hardware Validation Engineer for a long-term onsite opportunity with a leading Semiconductor industry client in Santa Clara, CA.This role focuses heavily on FPGA prototyping, hardware validation, bring-up, and debugging of complex FPGA/SoC platforms in a lab environment. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA platforms, hardware debugging, timing closure, and FPGA implementation flows.This is a highly technical onsite role requiring deep analytical and troubleshooting capability along with real hardware bring-up experience.Key Responsibilities:• FPGA prototyping, implementation, and hardware bring-up• Porting existing RTL logic/designs onto FPGA platforms• FPGA timing analysis, timing closure, and implementation support• Hardware validation and debugging in lab environments• Work with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and validation teams• Debug complex hardware/software interaction issues• Validate FPGA systems against performance and functionality requirementsRequired Skills:• Strong experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado• Experience with Synopsys ProtoCompiler• FPGA prototyping and validation background• Strong hardware debugging and troubleshooting skills• Experience with FPGA bring-up and implementation• Knowledge of RTL/ASIC/SoC environments• Experience with timing closure and timing analysis• Experience working in lab environments with real hardware• Familiarity with PCIe, USB, AXI, or high-speed protocols• Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzersNice to Have:• Experience with Synopsys HAPS platforms• Familiarity with Python or TCL scripting• Experience writing RTL testbenches• Experience with FPGA-based system architectureAdditional Details:• 100% Onsite – Santa Clara, CA• Long-term contract opportunity (potential extension up to 2 years)• W2 ONLY – No C2C / No 1099• Candidates must be willing to work onsite from Day 1• Non-local candidates may apply if willing to relocate at own expensePreferred Experience:10–15 years of relevant FPGA prototyping / hardware validation experience.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred.