Senior FPGA Engineer

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Key Responsibilities:

Understand and Enhance Existing FPGA Architecture:

• Analyze and comprehend current FPGA designs and architectures.
• Identify areas for improvement and optimization within existing systems.
• Implement enhancements to improve performance, efficiency, and functionality.

Develop Modular Architectural Approaches with a Focus on Testability:

• Design modular FPGA architectures to facilitate ease of testing and integration.
• Ensure that new designs are scalable and maintainable.
• Incorporate best practices for testability into the design process.

Collaborate with Software, Hardware, and System Teams:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure FPGA designs meet system requirements.
• Communicate effectively with software developers, hardware engineers, and system architects.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to other team members.

Develop RTL Code, Perform Logic Synthesis, Timing Analysis, and Timing Closure:

• Write and optimize RTL (Register Transfer Level) code for FPGA designs.
• Conduct logic synthesis to translate RTL code into gate-level designs.
• Perform timing analysis to ensure designs meet timing constraints and achieve timing closure.

Create Test Benches and Simulation Tools for Verification:

• Develop comprehensive test benches to verify the functionality and performance of FPGA designs.
• Utilize simulation tools to test and validate designs before implementation.
• Debug and resolve issues identified during the verification process.

Troubleshoot and Improve Building Block Modules:

• Identify and resolve problems in FPGA modules to enhance performance and reliability.
• Continuously improve the design and functionality of FPGA building blocks.
• Document troubleshooting processes and solutions for future reference.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with FPGA design tools and platforms (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus).
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with high-speed digital design and signal processing.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl) for automation tasks.
• Knowledge of system-level integration and testing methodologies.
• Experience in low-power design techniques and optimizations.

The role of an FPGA engineer is dynamic and requires a strong technical foundation, creativity in design, and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge digital systems.

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