FPGA Architecture Engineer — AI-Driven, Power-Efficient Design

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor Corp. in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced FPGA Architecture Engineer to help define, evaluate, and realize next-generation FPGA architectures.

You will bridge architectural exploration with hardware implementation and software/CAD enablement, focusing on power efficiency while balancing performance, area, and software quality of results. The role requires a strong background in digital design, Python programming, and Verilog or VHDL, plus collaboration with SW CAD and IC

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Typically 10 years of relevant experience; strong accomplishments may count with fewer years.
• Experience in FPGA architecture, FPGA CAD, or ASIC/chip design, with ability to reason about tradeoffs.
• Understanding of digital design and relationship between architecture, implementation, and power, performance, area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and define next generation FPGA fabric architectures.
• AI-accelerated FPGA architectural exploration and optimization.
• FPGA architectural modeling and evaluation.
• Work with SW CAD development and IC HW design teams to meet SW QOR and HW PPA goals.

Skills

FPGA architecture

Python

Verilog/VHDL

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE/CS

Tools

FPGA CAD tools

Job description

Lattice Semiconductor Corp. in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced FPGA Architecture Engineer to help define, evaluate, and realize next-generation FPGA architectures.

You will bridge architectural exploration with hardware implementation and software/CAD enablement, focusing on power efficiency while balancing performance, area, and software quality of results. The role requires a strong background in digital design, Python programming, and Verilog or VHDL, plus collaboration with SW CAD and IC