Front-End Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Front‑End Infrastructure Engineer opportunity located in Austin, TX.

Front‑End Infrastructure Engineer

• Design, support, and continuously improve highly complex, scalable, and efficient verification flows, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Collaborate on advanced flow‑based regression tools and provide consistent support and updates to meet evolving project demands.
• Lead regression management systems and manage regression triage, interactive user requirements, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless project continuity.
• Debug and resolve issues related to coverage, regression fail triaging, and flow stability.
• Act as the point of contact for VCS Synopsys issues, providing in‑depth debugging, troubleshooting, and solutions to complex problems.
• Liaise with Synopsys vendors and other EDA partners to coordinate tool support, resolve escalated issues, and stay updated on new developments.
• Deploy and maintain tools for RTL Architecture, ensuring integration with FE verification flows.
• Leverage extensive knowledge of Git for version control.

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or 8+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 6+ years of experience with a PhD.
• Proven experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting FE Design Verification flows and CAD infrastructure for large‑scale, high‑performance projects.
• Expertise in flow‑based regression management, with strong analytical skills in debugging regression and coverage issues.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard tools including Synopsys VCS, IES, and RTL architecture tools; hands‑on experience in xprop configuration for VCS and IES.
• Advanced knowledge of version control systems such as Git, Perforce, and Git‑P4 interfaces.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with EDA vendors to resolve issues and improve tool performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, proactive approach to problem‑solving and strong attention to detail.

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX
• Pay Rate Range: $95–$100 per hour

Competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre‑tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401(k) plan.

Protingent is an award‑winning provider of top‑tier engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation—from software and aerospace to AI, clean tech, medical devices, and connected technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Information Technology