Senior FPGA Engineer
Core
Senior FPGA engineer architecting and implementing robust RTL designs for diverse client applications in embedded systems, from initial concept through lab debug.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA engineer
Builds
Custom analog and digital embedded electronics, FPGA/SoC/MPSoC/RFSoC solutions
Domain
Embedded systems, aerospace/defense, medical, energy, robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
VHDL, RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, constraint development, clock-domain crossing, FPGA resource optimization, high-speed/embedded interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, DDR, AXI, SPI, I2C), hardware integration, board bring-up, lab debugging
Preferred skills
Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM/OSVVM, digital signal processing, RF systems, image processing, Python/Tcl/C/C++ scripting
Technologies
AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
Responsibilities
Partner with clients to gather requirements and provide technical leadership; Architect FPGA solutions and implement RTL designs; Build simulation environments and self-checking testbenches; Drive designs through synthesis, timing closure, and resource optimization; Integrate and debug designs on target hardware; Collaborate with embedded software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers; Contribute to design reviews and technical risk assessments; Document and hand off FPGA work packages
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC