Principal FPGA Engineer

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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