Principal FPGA Engineer

Principal Fpga Engineer

The Principal Fpga Engineer will be a member of a team responsible for designing digital devices from conception to production including but not limited to feasibility studies, device technology choices, component selection, device architecture development, design specifications, design and test development, high level verification methods, production testing, lab support, and defect resolution.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work independently to deliver correct engineering solutions with little to no guidance from more senior designers

Demonstrate the ability to work at the system architecture level in multiple areas

Act as a group expert in at least one or more technical areas and consults others on this expertise

Channel technical expertise toward project goals consistently on complex projects of key value to the company

Provide technical support to project team members

Mentor and provide leadership to new engineers in technical issues to help them understand the architecture, design, processes, tools, etc.

Adhere to department procedures regarding computer file structure, design file management, device specifications, coding guidelines, synthesis guidelines, and file security

Implement industry standards and proprietary product features

Contribute to high level discussions with Engineering Management and Product Planning in reference to development planning, high level design architecture, resource estimation, and project scheduling

Follow and offer improvements to design, verification, and backend methodologies

Contribute to specification, design, and test reviews at the IP, module, or chip level

Attend and possibly make presentations at industry forums such as standards committees, technical customer meetings, etc.

Maintain Fpga / Ip development goals while working with project management guidance

Ensure Asic / Fpga project specific design requirements will be met on schedule

Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company

Qualifications Basic Qualifications

Bs or Ms Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field is required

Operates at the equivalent of an engineer with 10+ years of relevant experience (8+ with Ms)

Has participated in at least 5 full telecom / datacom product design life cycles

Experience in design or test with large Fpga or Asic designs

Experience with Script in shell / Tcl to aide in analysis / processes / automation

Experience with building scalable simulation / verification environments

Knowledge in high-speed digital / analog circuit design

Knowledge of Plls, clock and reset architectures

Knowledge of physical implementation methods and requirements of high-speed electronic systems

Advanced knowledge of Os : Windows and Linux / Centos based environments

Proficient in Hdl languages, Verilog, Vhdl, and Systemverilog

Able to implement and validate 3rd party Ip solutions

Limited travel is expected in this position

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

Capable of representing the Engineering department within company forums (interpersonal with excellent communication skills)

Able to provide assistance with new hire candidate interviews and hiring decisions

Able to support existing products that are released into production

Willingness to assist in team building at other sites