Applied Materials · 13 hours ago
FPGA Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce new chips and advanced displays. The FPGA Design Engineer will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for real-time imaging applications while supporting hardware bring-up for new boards.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement FPGA logic using Vivado, IP Integrator, and Vitis
Develop RTL modules in VHDL/Verilog for Zynq PL or Xilinx FPGA
Build and integrate custom IP cores and AXI interfaces
Implement HW-SW co-design using ARM processors on Zynq SoCs
Implement xDMA, memory IP to realize data transfer between PS and PL
Implement high-speed IO to realize data transfer between different FPGAs
Integrate and interface camera sensor in FPGA
Develop and optimize real-time image processing pipelines for: Image filtering, conversion, scaling, Frame buffering and memory management
Implement hardware accelerators to realize high frame rate application
Participate in FPGA-related PCB bring-up: power sequencing, voltage validation, clock bring-up
Debug hardware issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, chipscope
Validate board-level interfaces such as DDR, high-speed IOs, I2C, UART, SPI
Work closely with hardware engineers on schematics, layout reviews, and FPGA pin assignment planning
Support signal integrity, timing, and high-speed routing considerations during board development
Create simulation testbenches and verification plans
Validate designs on Zynq evaluation boards (ZCU102, custom boards)
Perform hardware debugging using ILA, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Conduct performance tuning for timing closure, throughput, latency, and resource utilization
Work with embedded developers to integrate FPGA logic with Linux or bare-metal applications
Configure PS-PL interfaces, DMA and memory controllers
Collaborate in developing end-to-end imaging systems (sensor, FPGA, ARM, image processing)
Create & maintain documentation for design specifications and development workflows
Work on test plan, test procedures, test fixture and test report
Participate in design reviews and cross-functional team collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's/Master's degree
5 - 8 years of experience in EE / Computer / Embedded HW or related field
Strong experience with development of Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ and FPGA
Proficiency in FPGA design flows, and Embedded system integration
Experience with CCD sensor interfaces and image processing
Solid knowledge of AXI, xDMA, frame buffers, DDR and high-speed IO
Good knowledge of digital electronics, schematics, and board-level design
Strong debugging skills using ChipScope and lab equipment
Understanding of timing analysis, CDC, and performance optimization
Strong self-motivation and strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware and software teams
Good communication and documentation skills
Self-directed and able to handle multiple tasks or fast-paced development cycles
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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