KLA · 2 days ago
FPGA Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $229K/yr
6+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. They are seeking a talented and motivated senior engineer to provide EE support in architecting the Auto-Focus subsystem and to design, implement, and debug FPGAs and firmware for embedded sensing and communications systems.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sivaram Bose
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing the test benches for simulation, timing analysis/closure, FPGA functionality verification
Designing, implementing, and debugging of FPGAs and firmware for embedded sensing and communications systems (cameras, sensors, motors etc.)
Collaborate with the hardware and embedded software engineer to design FPGA Firmware for high-performance mixed-signal systems
Define FPGA Firmware requirement specifications and develop design projects from concept design to production release
Understand and capture the project specifications and performance requirements on board and system level. Adhere to project timelines and deliverables
Write technical documentation that meets the defined quality standards as required
Qualification
Required
Hands on experience with complex FPGA firmware designs
Experience with Xilinx (preferred) or Intel/Altera FPGAs
Proficiency in FPGA simulation tools such as VCS, Modelsim or equivalent
Proficiency in FPGA design tools such as Vivado or equivalent
Proficiency in Hardware description language such as Verilog or System Verilog
Understand FPGA timing analysis and be enable to solve timing related issues
Hands on experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzer, oscilloscope
Solid knowledge of various protocols to interface different peripherals: PCIe, Aurora, DDR4, 10G, SPI, I2C, etc
Solid Knowledge of networking and Embedded Linux build systems
Doctorate (Academic) Degree with at least three years' relevant experience; Master's Level Degree with at least six years' relevant experience; Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 8 years' relevant experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Other voluntary benefits
401(K) including company matching
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
Student debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Development and career growth opportunities and programs
Financial planning benefits
Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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