• Hardware Design Engineer 5

    Actalent (Redmond, WA)


    Job Title: Hardware Design EngineerJob Description

     

    Join a dynamic team focused on the design verification for complex IPs and sub-systems within modern FPGAs. You will develop and execute verification test plans, which includes building testbench infrastructure, creating test cases, implementing checkers, writing functional coverage and assertions, and developing reusable verification components. Your role will also involve performing coverage analysis, running simulations and regressions, and debugging test failures.

    Responsibilities

    + Analyze information for project planning and execution.

    + Create and modify existing environments and components to verify features in a UVM simulation environment.

    + Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.

    + Evaluate reporting formats, constraints, and security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.

    + Monitor equipment function and make necessary modifications to ensure system conformity to specifications.

    Essential Skills

    + Extensive experience in IP level verification using UVM and System Verilog within the last 3 years.

    + Advanced knowledge of UVM and System Verilog programming languages.

    + Basic knowledge of Verilog RTL programming language.

    + Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

    + Experience with ASIC or FPGA based verification.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 10 years of overall experience in the field.

    + Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

    + Creativity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

    + Team player and detail-oriented.

    + Knowledge of AMBA AXI protocol is preferred but not required.

    Work Environment

    You will be part of a team working in Azure Core, focused on developing an FPGA to accelerate storage and networking flow. This role contributes to the Azure Boost project, aimed at enhancing cloud performance through FPGA acceleration in storage and networking. The work environment is collaborative, and you will be engaged with cutting-edge technology to drive innovation in cloud solutions.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.