FPGA Engineer

Cortex Consultants LLC; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortex Consultants LLC is looking for an experienced FPGA Design Engineer in Hyderabad, India. The role involves designing and verifying FPGA-based solutions, utilizing your extensive knowledge in FPGA tools and design flows.

As a suitable candidate, you will have a strong background in hardware debugging, experience with protocols such as SDI and HDMI, and a passion for applying new FPGA trends. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking a challenging role in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in FPGA development and design.
• Strong knowledge of FPGA design flow and hardware debugging.
• Experience with FPGA hardware platforms and lab validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based solutions.
• Resolve timing issues and conduct simulation using Questasim.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate FPGA designs.

Skills

FPGA tools expertise

RTL design (Verilog/VHDL)

Tcl scripting for automation

Debugging skills with hardware tools

Understanding of IPs (transceivers, DDR, PCIe)

Tools

Libero

Vivado

Quartus

Questasim

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with 5 to 10 years of hands‑on expertise in FPGA development, design flow, and hardware debugging. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FPGA tools, RTL design, and protocols, with exposure to domain‑specific applications such as SDI, DisplayPort, HDMI, and Ethernet.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA‑based solutions across multiple domains.
• Work with FPGA design flow including synthesis, place‑and‑route (PNR), and timing closure.
• Perform timing analysis and resolve timing‑related issues.
• Conduct simulation using Questasim and validate designs.
• Debug hardware in lab setups using oscilloscopes, analyzers, and FPGA debuggers.
• Enhance and maintain design documentation based on project updates and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate FPGA designs into larger systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FPGAs and hands‑on experience with synthesis and implementation tools, such as Libero, Vivado, or Quartus.
• Proficiency in RTL design (Verilog/VHDL).
• Experience with FPGA hardware platforms and lab‑based validation.
• Hands‑on experience with Tcl scripting for automation.
• Understanding of IPs such as transceivers, DDR, and PCIe.
• Familiarity with simulation tools like Questasim.
• Strong debugging skills using hardware tools (oscilloscopes, analyzers, etc.).

Domain Knowledge (Preferred)

• SDI, DisplayPort, HDMI 2.2, SLVS
• Motor Control, Holoscan
• TSN (Time‑Sensitive Networking), Ethernet protocols

Desired Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Passion for exploring new FPGA trends and applying them to real‑world applications.
• FPGA design and validation experience.
• Experience validating FPGA designs on board.
• Proficient with scripting language like Tcl.
• Good understanding of lint and CDC.
• Knowledge of usage of AI agents and prompt engineering is a plus.