FPGA Engineers often ask me, how do I move into ASIC verification? The truth is, it’s entirely possible, but you’d need to approach it strategically. In this video, I’m going to break it down exactly how to make the jump in 2025.
FPGA and ASIC verification skills overlap, but they’re not identical. Hiring managers frequently tell me, FPGA engineers are strong technically, but they lack ASIC specific knowledge, like timing closure , DFT, block-level integration.
Let’s go through how to bridge the gap.
Step one. Leverage your existing RTL verification skills. Your VHDL Verilog and System Veri log experience is highly transferable. Highlight it in your CV and interviews .
Step two, gain exposure with ASIC system flows. Learn STA basics, DFT concepts and understand block level timing, even basic familiarity, gives you the edge of other FPA candidates.
Step three, get familiar with ASIC EDA tools. Synopsis, cadence, mentor, even introductory training is valuable. Employers want to know. You can pick up these flows quickly.
Step four, target hybrid roles. Some companies hire FPGA engineers into ASIC projects as a bridge. It’s a way to gain ASIC experience without starting from scratch.
Step five. On your own online courses, open source as verification flows or side projects can make huge difference in your credibility. If you’re an FPGA engineer looking at ASIC verification, focus on transferable skills, fill the ASIC specific gaps, seek hybrid opportunities. 📍 It’s a realistic path , And many engineers are making it successfully.
Reach out to me. If you want specific guidance on making this transition. I can show you which companies are actually hiring engineers, making this exact move.
