FPGA Design Engineer

Agiliad LLC; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Agiliad LLC in India is seeking an experienced FPGA Lead Developer to drive the design and optimization of a low-power FPGA+GPU system. You will define system requirements and lead cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor a team of FPGA engineers, develop firmware, and ensure performance with power constraints, while documenting progress for stakeholders. The role demands strong HDL skills and a track record in GPU/HPC integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in EE/CS or related field.
• Proven FPGA development experience with low power focus.
• Experience integrating FPGA with GPU/HPC architectures.
• Strong HDL programming and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of the low-power FPGA + GPU system.
• Develop FPGA firmware for low power consumption and high performance.
• Collaborate with GPU developers to integrate FPGA with GPU.
• Analyze and optimize performance vs. power in FPGA/GPU.
• Maintain comprehensive FPGA documentation and reports.
• Create test plans and validate FPGA + GPU prototype.
• Lead and mentor a team of FPGA developers.

Skills

FPGA development

Low power optimization

Verilog/VHDL

GPU/HPC integration

Leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Quartus

Job description

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Lead Developer to lead the design and development of a cutting-edge system that combines low-power FPGA technology with GPU for enhanced performance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and optimizing FPGA-based solutions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

1. System Architecture and Design

• Lead the architectural design of the low-power FPGA + GPU system development. Define system requirements and specifications in collaboration with system architects and stakeholders.

2. FPGA Development

• Develop FPGA-based solutions for the prototype. Design, implement, and optimize FPGA firmware for low power consumption and high performance.
• Work with hardware engineers to integrate FPGA solutions into the overall system.

3. FPGA to GPU/HPC Integration

• Collaborate with GPU developers to integrate GPU components with the FPGA subsystem. Optimize data exchange and communication between FPGA and GPU for maximum efficiency.

4. Performance Optimization

• Conduct performance analysis and optimization to achieve the desired balance between power consumption and computational capability. Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the FPGA and GPU implementations.

5. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for FPGA designs, implementations, and optimizations. Provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders and leadership.

6. Testing and Validation

• Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing of the FPGA + GPU prototype. Work with validation teams to identify and address any issues or anomalies.

7. Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of FPGA developers, providing guidance and support. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in FPGA development, with a focus on low power consumption.
• Experience in integrating and optimizing FPGA solutions with external GPU/HPC architectures.
• Strong programming skills in hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, VHDL) and experience with FPGA development tools.
• Familiarity with GPU programming languages (e.g., CUDA) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Experience Level

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in FPGA development.
• Prior experience in a leadership or lead developer role is highly desirable.