FPGA Designer / Programmer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FPGA Designer/Programmer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in FPGA architecture, RTL design, and hardware-software integration. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying high-performance FPGA-based systems for [insert application domain: e.g., signal processing, embedded systems, networking, etc.].

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• Design and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Develop and optimize RTL code for performance, area, and power.
• Integrate FPGA designs with embedded processors and external interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).
• Perform simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to define and refine system requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Debug and validate FPGA designs in lab environments using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Stay current with FPGA technologies, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development.
• Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond).
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing closure, and hardware debugging.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with simulation tools (ModelSim, QuestaSim, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, JESD204, AXI).
• Knowledge of embedded systems and SoC platforms (e.g., Zynq, Stratix, Versal).
• Familiarity with hardware description modeling tools (e.g., HLS, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Background in signal processing, machine learning acceleration, or networking protocols.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

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