FPGA Application Engineer
Job Summary: We are looking for a talented FPGA Application Engineer to design, implement, and support FPGA-based system solutions across product lifecycle phases.
The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in FPGA design, customer interfacing, testing, debugging, and optimizing FPGA designs to meet application-specific requirements.
This role involves serving as a liaison between product management, design teams, and end-users to deliver efficient and reliable FPGA architectures tailored for target applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide application-level support for FPGA design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with RF design engineers, hardware engineers, and software teams to develop protocols and interface specifications
- Customize FPGA firmware to meet customer requirements and optimize system performance
- Develop demonstration testbeds and prototypes to validate FPGA functionalities
- Conduct pre-sales technical support including solution presentations, feasibility analysis, and proof-of-concept demonstrations
- Support FPGA product deployments with debugging, training, and documentation
- Create technical application notes, whitepapers, and training materials
- Stay current with FPGA technology trends and incorporate state-of-the-art features
- Interface with customers for problem resolution and gather feedback
- Must have knowledge of Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in FPGA design flow, RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL), and toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
- Strong understanding of communication protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR memory interfaces, etc.)
- Experience with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions
- Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams