FPGA Engineer/Lead

Soctronics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Soctronics in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced FPGA engineer to design and develop FPGA/SoC solutions for new electronic products. You will implement designs, analyze performance, and collaborate across teams to meet specifications.

You will work with Xilinx cores, perform simulations, bring-up hardware with firmware support, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Design and develop FPGA/FPGA-based SoCs for electronic products.
• Create detailed specifications and implement FPGA designs per requirements.
• Evaluate alternatives for performance, cost, and resources.
• Perform timing, behavioural, and functional simulations.
• Prepare validation plans and C-Sequences for tests.
• Leverage Xilinx cores (DDR4/LPDDR4/PCIe/USB/Ethernet IP cores).
• Debug with ChipScope and high-speed probes.
• Collaborate with verification to complete FPGA verification.
• Bring up new FPGA hardware with firmware support.
• Support hardware development through schematic design and PCB layout.
• Document ideas and instructions to Enercon’s standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA/FPGA-based SoCs for electronic products.
• Collaborate with other design team members to evaluate alternatives during development.
• Perform timing analyses, behavioural, and functional simulations.
• Prepare validation plans and C-Sequences for tests.
• Work with Xilinx cores (DDR4/LPDDR4/PCIe/USB/Ethernet IP cores).
• Debug using ChipScope and high-speed probes.
• Collaborate with verification to complete FPGA verification.
• Bring up new FPGA-based hardware with firmware support.
• Support hardware development through schematic design and PCB layout.

Skills

Verilog HDL

FPGA design

Xilinx FPGA/SoC

AXI4/PCIe/DDR interfaces

HDL debugging

Lab equipment usage

Schematic/PCB basics

Independent work

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

ModelSim/HDL simulation

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

Hyderabad

Functions & Responsibilities

• Design and development for FPGA and FPGA-based SoCs used in new electronic products ranging from simple hardware solutions to highly complex embedded processing systems.
• Develop detailed specifications based on requirements and implement FPGA designs in accordance with those defined requirements and/or specifications.
• Collaborate with other members of the design team to evaluate possible alternatives during the development process and determine best approach based on performance, cost, and resources.
• Perform implementation activities including timing analysis, behavioural, and functional simulations.
• Prepare the Validation plan, quickly come up with C-Sequences required for validation tests
• Worked on Xilinx Cores such DDR4/LPDDR4/PCIE/USB/Ethernet IP cores, Understands the Xilinx Firmware Cores.
• Debug using the Chip scope /Protocol aware Logic Analyser/high speed probes.
• Collaborate with verification team as needed to complete verification of FPGA designs.
• Participate in the bring-up of new, custom FPGA-based hardware with support from firmware engineers.
• Support hardware development through schematic design and in some cases PCB layout.
• Document ideas, designs, specifications, and instructions to Enercon’s standards.
• Mentor junior members of the engineering staff to promote design team abilities and establish good working practices.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated skill in developing original designs with Verilog for FPGAs and/or FPGA-based SoCs.
• Strong understanding of FPGA design and architectural concepts as well as the integration with both hardware and software.
• Specific experience with common FPGA platforms such as Xilinx. Experience with Xilinx family of SoCs and associated interfaces (AXI4 bus, High speed transceivers, PCIe, DDR etc.) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of tools and methodologies used in the context of FPGA development and integration.
• Working knowledge of hardware development including schematic and PCB layout tools.
• Demonstrated skill in independently using electronics lab equipment to troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Be able to work with a minimum supervision and follow established design procedures during the development cycle.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to work between multiple departments in carrying out this position’s duties.

Educational & Other Requirements

• A 4-year degree or equivalent experience in ECE Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of FPGA development or equivalent experience.
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles involved
• Other important qualities include a good academic background and the ability and enthusiasm to explore, and work in, new areas