Jobs in Bologna, United States

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The successful candidate will contribute to designing and optimizing FPGA solutions integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies, playing a key role in advancing our FPGA capabilities for wireless cellular systems. The position is based in Bologna, Italy, in the Castel San Pietro Terme area.

1. Participate in the full FPGA development cycle: specification, micro-architecture, design, verification, optimization, and testing for wireless communication systems on JMA hardware platforms.
2. Implement FPGA designs focusing on performance and resource efficiency.
3. Develop verification frameworks to ensure FPGA RTL code reliability and functionality.
4. Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to integrate FPGA designs into larger wireless systems.
5. Execute comprehensive testing to validate FPGA performance and functionality.
6. Support development of FPGA modules for protocols such as LTE, 5G, and ORAN fronthaul.
7. Work with the firmware team to integrate FPGA into hardware products.
8. Maintain detailed and version-controlled documentation of FPGA designs.
9. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging wireless technologies.
10. Explore new tools, methodologies, and techniques to improve FPGA development processes.

1. At least 1 year of FPGA design experience, particularly in wireless applications.
2. Proficiency in RTL design techniques using Verilog/SystemVerilog and/or VHDL.
3. Experience with FPGA design tools like Vivado, Quartus, and simulation tools.
4. Understanding of FPGA synthesis, placement, routing, and timing optimization.
5. Familiarity with FPGA interfaces such as 10/25GbE, ADC/DAC, UART, SPI, I2C, DDR4, JESD204B, PCIe.
6. Ability to develop module-level and top-level FPGA testbenches with test cases for coverage.
7. Lab troubleshooting skills and experience with FPGA debugging tools like Chipscope or SignalTap.
8. Knowledge of Python scripting; familiarity with Bitbucket and Jira workflows is a plus.
9. Some understanding of wireless protocols (LTE, 5G) and FPGA implementation.
10. Basic knowledge of RF systems and signal processing in wireless communication.
11. Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and optimization.
12. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
13. Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts.
14. English language skills are advantageous.

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