Intuitive · 2 weeks ago
Staff FPGA Engineer (Future Forward)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, committed to enhancing minimally invasive care. The Staff FPGA Engineer will work on developing and integrating complex FPGA designs into surgical robotic systems, ensuring high product quality and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Serve as a lead technical designer on project teams to develop new world-class surgical robotic systems and accessories
Implement FPGA design using System Verilog in the following areas: video signal processing, DMA, high-speed communications, sensor integration, motor control, and modern embedded computing modules
Verify implemented design in simulation and hardware
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to Integrate, debug, and support the product before and after launch
Write detailed design documentation, including specifications and verification protocols
Support the quality and regulatory processes
Qualification
Required
Expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog for both synthesis and verification, with a strong command of RTL design principles
Extensive experience in FPGA and front-end IC design, including architecture, implementation, and optimization
Deep understanding of FPGA architecture, covering design methodologies, timing analysis, verification strategies, and debugging techniques
Proficient in FPGA design tools such as Vivado, QuestaSim, and Chipscope, with hands-on experience optimizing workflows
Skilled in scripting languages like Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell for automation and design flow enhancement
Experienced with version control systems such as Git and SVN, ensuring efficient collaboration and project management
Strong communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills, facilitating seamless collaboration across teams
Proficient in C/C++ and MATLAB, leveraging these languages for modeling, simulation, and system-level design
BSc degree in Electrical Engineering or adjacent technical field with 15 years of experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or PhD degree with 8 years of experience
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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