Position: FPGA Design Engineer (HPM510ST RM 4154)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with 5 to 10 years of hands-on expertise in FPGA development, design flow, and hardware debugging. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FPGA tools, RTL design, and protocols, with exposure to domain-specific applications such as SDI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and Ethernet.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based solutions across multiple domains.
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Work with FPGA design flow including synthesis, place-and-route (PNR), and timing closure.
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Perform timing analysis and resolve timing-related issues.
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Conduct simulation using Questasim and validate designs.
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Debug hardware in lab setups using oscilloscopes, analyzers, and FPGA debuggers.
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Enhance and maintain design documentation based on project updates and improvements.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA designs into larger systems.
Required Skills & Experience
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Strong knowledge of FPGAs and hands-on experience with Synthesis and Implementation tools, like Libero or Vivado or Quartus.
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Proficiency in RTL design (Verilog/VHDL).
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Experience with FPGA hardware platforms and lab-based validation.
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Hands-on experience with Tcl scripting for automation.
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Understanding of IPs such as Transceivers, DDR, and PCIe.
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Familiarity with simulation tools like Questasim.
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Strong debugging skills using hardware tools (oscilloscopes, analyzers, etc.).
Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
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SDI, DisplayPort, HDMI 2.2, SLVS OR
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Motor Control, Holoscan OR
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TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking), Ethernet protocols
Desired Attributes
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments.
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Excellent documentation and communication skills.
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Passion for exploring new FPGA trends and applying them to real-world applications
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FPGA Design and Validation experience
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Experience validating FPGA designs on Board
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Should be able to use Oscilloscopes
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Usage of Spirent or other Traffic generator tools will be added advantage
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Proficient with scripting language like TCL
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Good understanding of Lint, CDC is desired
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Knowledge of usage of AI Agents and Prompt Engineering is a plus.