Senior FPGA/Emulation Validation Engineer

Senior FPGA/Emulation Validation Engineer Full-time Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 200,000 - yearly Axiadois building the future ofAIpowereddigital infrastructure. We are afar stgrowing, wellfundedsilicon, systems, and solutionscompany pioneering a newcategoryofsemiconductor called theTrusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combinesadvanced hardware security,AIdrivenresilience and efficiency, andrealtimeplatform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers tonextgenerationcloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at thefoundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. Founded in 2019and now over 150 employeesstrong,Axiadohas evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders,validatingboth our technology and our long-term market trajectory.Axiadohas also won numerousindustry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, includingbeing namedone ofFast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companiesin Security,winning the2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. AtAxiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. Ifyou’redriven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. The Senior FPGA/Emulation Validation Engineerposition is your opportunity to join one of the industry’s leading companies in platform security management and ransomware detection for cloud datacenters, 5G infrastructure and disaggregated compute ecosystems. You should have prior knowledge about SOC architecture, and emulation and prototyping platforms. As the Senior FPGA or Emulation Validation Engineer for Axiado, you will have the opportunity to work in design verification, debug and system integration. You will work closely with the Architecture, Verification, ASICDesign and Software teams. Key Responsibilities Help set up FPGA/Emulation platform and device modeling Help set up FPGA/Emulation debugging tools Help customize the SOC design for the FPGA/Emulation platform Duties include modeling, debugging, creating and running validation tests, as well as supporting SW debugging Work with SOC design engineers, verification, systems and software team to achieve pre-silicon emulation and prototyping goals Qualifications Strong experience working with FPGA and Emulation platforms Familiarity with PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI and other commonly used protocols in SOC ASIC designs Strong experience working with FPGA tools like Vivado Good knowledge of how FW/SW works on SOC BS or MS (preferred) degree in EE/EECS/CS or equivalent. 5 plus years of work experience Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent. We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are. Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr Axiado