Cisco · 2 hours ago
Hardware FPGA Design Engineer - Acacia (Hybrid)
Maynard, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$149K/yr - $213K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that revolutionizes how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. The Hardware FPGA Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and verifying FPGAs, writing Python routines for test development and automation, and contributing to FPGA emulation of ASIC blocks.
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Responsibilities
Design/Verify FGPAs For Acacia's Product and Evaluation platform
Write Python routines for Test Development and Automation
Contribute to FPGA Emulation of ASIC Blocks
Contribute to our custom ASIC RTL code
Qualification
Required
Bachelors +8 years of experience, or Masters +6 years of experience, or PHD +3 years of experience of related experience or higher with minimum
5+ years of FPGA design and verification experience
Experience in Verilog RTL coding and synthesis for FPGAs
Experience with Python and Linux
Experience designing interfaces with Processors, SPI & I2C devices, MDIO, high speed SERDES, etc
Experience in Xilinx® design tool chain for design, place, and route (ISE®, Vivado® suite)
Preferred
C/C++ and experience coding with embedded MCUs
Experience in designs and timing closure with multiple clock domains
Experience work in labs and experience with test equipment to help with board level and FPGA bring up
Experience with analog components (OpAmps, DACs/ADCs, etc.)
Experience implementing digital control loops and DSP functions
Experience with Xilinx FPGA families such as Ultrascale+
Experience with Synopsys VCS simulation and Synplify® synthesis tools for FPGAs
Expertise in creating FPGA implementations from ASIC RTL code
Expertise in digital design of standard cell ASICs
Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
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