Principal FPGA Engineer
Core
Define FPGA architecture strategy for next-generation industrial camera platforms, balancing performance, cost, reliability, and scalability.
Role type
Principal FPGA Engineer (Technical Leadership & Architecture)
Builds
High-performance industrial imaging products and camera systems
Domain
Industrial imaging, machine vision, aerospace, defense, and environmental monitoring
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
FPGA architecture strategy, technical leadership, mentoring, VHDL/Verilog/System Verilog, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, CDC analysis, RTL design, firmware integration, hardware bring-up, lab debugging, resource budgeting, security features (bitstream protection), design reviews, build/release automation
Preferred skills
Machine vision, imaging systems, high-speed digital design, advanced degree
Technologies
AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Microchip FPGA platforms and toolchains
Responsibilities
Define FPGA architecture strategy across industrial camera platforms; Lead and mentor a team of FPGA designers; Establish RTL standards, design methodologies, and reusable IP practices; Drive FPGA security features including bitstream protection and secure update support; Select FPGA devices and manage resource budgets to optimize cost, power, and longevity; Serve as the final technical authority for FPGA architecture decisions and firmware integration; Conduct design reviews covering RTL, schematics, pin assignments, memory maps, and interfaces; Lead FPGA build, release, automation, and regression infrastructure
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
