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Senior FPGA Prototyping And Validation Engineer (H/F)
September 28, 2026
Hybrid
Senior
Les Clayes-sous-Bois, France
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English is required
Description
An experienced FPGA engineer is sought for RTL prototyping and validation of advanced ASIC/FPGA components in the fields of exascale high-performance computing (HPC) and enterprise servers. The engineer will develop, deploy, validate and operate FPGA-based hardware test benches used to validate complex digital circuits. The role sits in an established, multicultural and multidisciplinary European team working alongside some of the largest global electronics companies, with strong R&D backing and end-to-end capabilities from hardware design to software engineering. The position is based in Les Clayes-sous-Bois (78) with partial remote work possible.
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Responsibilities
Add new features to existing RTL designs, define and execute test plans, analyse and resolve issues
Develop automation and debug scripts (Python, Tcl, Bash) to improve analysis tools such as the PCIe analyser and internal tools
Define and update test bench configurations based on servers and FPGA cards
Collaborate closely with hardware, software and verification teams to define and run validation campaigns
Propose and implement improvements to instrumentation and debug means
Requirements
Confirmed experience of at least 5 years in ASIC or FPGA design, including on-board debug tools
Strong command of the Linux environment and ability to write scripts (Python, Tcl, Bash, etc.)
Motivation to build expertise in the key technologies PCIe Gen5 and Ethernet 400G
Experience with an ASIC emulation solution would be appreciated
Perseverance and rigor in problem solving
Ability to work autonomously, creatively and proactively
Excellent communication skills in technical environments
Fluency in English is mandatory
Conditions
Position based in Les Clayes-sous-Bois (78), France
Partial remote work (hybrid format) is possible
Senior FPGA Prototyping And Validation Engineer (H/F)