Lead FPGA Engineer (FPGA)

TL;DR

Lead FPGA Engineer (FPGA): Developing, testing, and integrating FPGA code for high-performance imaging systems with an accent on RTL design, high-speed digital interfaces, and subsystem integration. Focus on timing and CDC analysis, firmware debugging, constrained-random verification, and reliable operation of prototype PCB assemblies.

Location: Milpitas, California, USA

Salary: $117,800–$200,300 annually

Company

hirify.global develops inspection and measurement systems for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

What you will do

• Drive independent development, testing, and integration of complex FPGA RTL code for high-performance imaging systems.
• Integrate FPGA subsystems with software and system components in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Perform FPGA functional and constrained-random simulation, synthesis, implementation, and system testing.
• Debug firmware and FPGA functionality on prototype PCB assemblies.
• Prepare technical documentation that meets manufacturing and service quality standards.

Requirements

• Lead-level FPGA engineering experience with Xilinx or Altera architectures.
• Experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design and FPGA implementation.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces and circuitry, including 10G SerDes, PCIe, and DDR.
• Understanding of timing analysis, CDC analysis, and PCB-to-FPGA interface constraints.
• Experience with firmware integration, debugging, and system testing on prototype PCB assemblies.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience, master’s degree with 3 years, or doctorate with no required related experience.

Nice to have

• PCB board design and test experience.
• Experience with Vivado/ISE, Synplify, Questa/ModelSim, Python, MATLAB, or OrCAD.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across physics, engineering, data science, and systems disciplines.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, career development, financial planning, and wellness programs.

Hiring process

• Multiple interviews with hiring managers, conducted in person or by video conference.