Lattice Semiconductor · 13 hours ago
Senior Software Applications Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLattice Semiconductor is a global community of engineers and specialists focused on developing programmable logic solutions. They are seeking a Senior Software Applications Engineer to enable FPGA software tool adoption, conduct user training, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance workflows and tool integration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)SemiconductorEnterprise SoftwareAI InfrastructureField-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Enable FPGA software tool adoption through:
Conducting analysis of tool capabilities and user requirements
Preparing documentation and best practices for tool usage
Delivering training sessions and user enablement programs
Provide ITAR compliant support, ensuring adherence to export control regulations and internal processes
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve workflows and tool integration
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to FPGA development tools and operating environments
Strong expertise in scripting/programming and comfortable using AI tools and frameworks for automation
Act as a subject matter expert for FPGA design flows, assisting customers and internal teams
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. person for Aerospace and Defense market segment support
BSEE or similar degree
5+ years of FPGA design tool experience (e.g., Radiant, Diamond, Quartus, Vivado)
Strong understanding and experience in Verilog/VHDL / SystemVerilog
Strong understanding and experience in logic synthesis tools such as Synplify Pro
Strong understanding and experience in FPGA implementation flow such as place-and-route, static timing analysis, and timing closure
Solid experience working with Linux environments, with the ability to manage and troubleshoot OS-level issues as needed
Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in the entire FPGA development tool flow from design entry to place-and-route and timing closure
Simulation, scripting, and RTL design experience
Experience with Lattice FPGA design software tools is a plus
Experience with a variety of EDA software simulation tools for FPGA development, including ModelSim /QuestaSim, VCS, and/or Xcelium
Good understanding of FPGA architecture and applications
Hands-on FPGA development experience, including verification
Scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python
Company
Lattice Semiconductor
Lattice Semiconductor is the low power programmable leader that solves problems across the network.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-13Post Ipo Equity
1989-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
Ford Tamer
CEO
Pravin Desale
Senior Vice President of Engineering/R&D
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