Our client is looking Prototyping and Emulation Engineer for Fulltime project in Markham, ON (Onsite) Below is the detail requirement. Job Title: Prototyping and Emulation Engineer Location: Markham, O NJob Descriptio n:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FPGA Prototyping and Emulation Engineer to join our hardware development team. This role is critical to accelerating silicon validation and system-level debug through advanced prototyping and emulation platforms. You will work closely with architecture, design, and verification teams to enable early software development and system bring-u p.The Pers on:We’re on the lookout for an Engineer with strong experience in semiconductor validation and hardware/software co-debug. Ideal candidates will have worked on advanced SoC designs and validation methodologies, with prior experience developing large-scale SoC models (1B+ gates) and applying expert debug techniqu es.Key Responsibilit ies:Develop and maintain FPGA-based prototypes using Xilinx FPGAs and Synopsys HAPS platfo rms.Perform FPGA synthesis, partitioning, and timing closure for complex SoC desi gns.Drive bring-up and debug of SoC prototypes, including waveform capture and analy sis.Interface with custom PCBs and semiconductor components for system-level validat ion.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support pre-silicon and post-silicon de bug.Integrate and support emulation platforms including Synopsys ZeBu, Cadence Palladium/Protium, and Mentor Vel oce.Use AI-based modeling to generate behavioral models of removed modu les.Maintain and monitor quality model development, deployment, and automated regression testing infrastruct ure.Develop and maintain model \"smoke tests\" to ensure model functionality prior to delivery to bring-up te ams.Drive technical innovation across validation, including tool and script development, methodology enhancement, and cross-functional initiati ves.Debug issues across bring-up, validation, and production phases of SoC progr ams.Track test execution and ensure timely validation and optimization of all featu res.Engage with other software/hardware modeling frameworks and support te ams.Lead collaborative efforts across multiple engineering te ams.Required Qualificat ions:Strong hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGA architecture and toolch ains.Expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog design and simula tion.Proficiency with FPGA synthesis and partitioning tools (e.g., Synplify, Viv ado).Experience with Synopsys HAPS prototyping platf orms.Solid understanding of SoC bring-up, debug methodologies, and waveform anal ysis.Familiarity with PCB bring-up and hardware/software interfa cing.Proficiency with C/C++, low-level boot code, and firmware develop ment.Preferred Qualifica tions:Experience with emulation platforms such as Synopsys ZeBu, Cadence Palladium/Protium, or Mentor V eloce.Understanding of BIOS for system, x86, and ARM cores.Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl, Ruby) for automation and tool integr ation.Background in semiconductor validation and hardware/software co- debug.Prior development of large SoC models (1B ga tes+).Strong debug techniques and methodol ogies.Extensive experience with lab equipment (protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).Deep experience with board/platform-level debug, delivery, sequencing, and optimiz ation.Strong knowledge of system architecture and validation str ategy.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to d etail.Self-starter with the ability to independently drive tasks to compl etion.