Safe clock-domain crossing
A discussion of synchronisation and multi-bit data transfer.
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FPGA and digital design recruitment
RunTime recruits engineers for RTL design, FPGA implementation, verification, FPGA/SoC integration and technical leadership across products where programmable logic is central to delivery.
The hiring problem
Tool names and HDL keywords do not establish architecture, verification or implementation depth.
A candidate may have written RTL without owning constraints, timing closure, reset strategy or hardware integration.
Simulation success does not show how they investigated behaviour on the physical device.
Verification roles and design roles overlap, but the evidence required for each is different.
Roles we recruit
Relevant roles
- FPGA design engineer
- RTL design engineer
- Digital design engineer
- FPGA verification engineer
- FPGA/SoC integration engineer
- FPGA technical lead
The role determines the required combination. These are not presented as skills every candidate must have.
What we assess
Evidence behind the CV
RunTime gathers evidence around the brief, including:
- Architecture and RTL ownership
- Clock-domain crossing and reset strategies
- Constraints, timing closure and implementation trade-offs
- Verification approach, testbench design and coverage
- Interfaces, processors and hardware integration
- Debugging differences between simulation and physical hardware
How we search
A search built around the actual work.
We define the design, verification and implementation responsibilities separately, clarify devices and interfaces, approach relevant engineers and document evidence for the client’s technical team to validate in depth.
What your shortlist contains
Reasons, evidence and open questions.
- Why the person is being recommended
- Evidence relevant to the brief and personal ownership
- Gaps or claims requiring further technical validation
- Location, work rights, remuneration expectations and availability
Relevant evidence and engineering insights
Read the thinking behind the assessment.
Overcoming timing closure challenges in FPGA projects
Existing technical content on implementation constraints.
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Existing content on functional verification approaches.
Read more →Frequently asked questions
Practical questions before a search.
Does RunTime replace our FPGA technical interview?+
No. RunTime establishes relevant evidence, ownership and gaps before interview. Your FPGA specialists should perform the detailed design and verification evaluation required for the product.
Do we need a finished job specification before speaking?+
No. An initial discussion can clarify the role’s responsibilities, constraints and essential experience before the brief is finalised.
Can RunTime work with our existing interview process?+
Yes. RunTime’s assessment adds evidence and context before interview; it does not replace the employer’s technical evaluation or hiring decision.
What commercial terms apply?+
The applicable engagement model and fee are agreed in writing before a search begins. Current general terms are available on the Terms of Business page.
Discuss your hire
Start with the role and the engineering problem.
No finished job specification is required for an initial discussion.