Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Keysight Technologies; California, Calabasas (MO, CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technology innovation, where you'll work with a talented team of engineers to develop cutting-edge wireline Ethernet test systems. This role offers the opportunity to engage with emerging technologies and contribute to solutions that push the boundaries of bandwidth capabilities. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and diversity, you'll thrive in an environment that values your input and fosters growth. If you're passionate about tackling challenging problems and making a significant impact in the tech industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the FPGA industry.
• Strong VHDL programming skills and understanding of SystemVerilog.
• B.Sc or M.Sc in Electrical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for wireline Ethernet test systems.
• Provide technical leadership in FPGA designs.
• Drive continuous process and codebase improvements.

Skills

FPGA Design

Analytical Skills

VHDL Programming

Interpersonal Skills

Ethernet Technologies

Networking Protocols

Tcl

Perl

Python

Education

B.Sc in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

DDR5

RLDRAM3

PCIe

Interlaken

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and optimization. Our approximately 15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

As part of Keysight, the Network Applications and Security group (NAS) provides testing, visibility, and security solutions, strengthening applications across physical and virtual networks for enterprises and governments, service providers, and network equipment manufacturers (NEMs).

You will join a highly talented and motivated team of hardware and software engineers creating a state-of-the-art wireline Ethernet test system. Based on the latest generation of FPGAs and multi-core CPUs, test instruments must stay ahead of mainstream offerings to test equipment and networks before deployment. Driven by the increasing bandwidth demands from hyperscale data centers and carrier networks, test equipment must support the highest speeds well before they are commercially available. You will have the opportunity to contribute to emerging technologies and enhance existing functionalities, working with line speeds up to 1.6Tb and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Understanding business and technical needs to design, develop, and implement new features and platforms
• Creating and developing innovative products and features
• Providing technical leadership in FPGA designs
• Guiding junior engineers
• Participating proactively in project kick-offs, reviews, status reports, and addressing issues with proposed solutions
• Driving continuous process and codebase improvements

Qualifications

• B.Sc or M.Sc in EE or CE from an accredited university
• 8+ years of experience in the FPGA industry
• Candidates with more or less experience will be considered for senior or junior roles

• Strong analytical skills with excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Ability to interpret complex information.
• Ability to cultivate interpersonal relationships and team interactions.
• Assertive self-starter with excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to inspire teams.
• Knowledge or experience in the following areas:
• Ethernet technologies from 1G to 1.6Tb+; SerDes up to 224Gbps, memory technologies such as DDR5, RLDRAM3; interconnect protocols like PCIe and Interlaken
• Understanding of data networks, networking protocols, switch/router operation, and protocol stack implementations (desirable)
• Strong VHDL programming skills and understanding of SystemVerilog
• Understanding of hardware, firmware, and software/hardware interactions (highly desired)
• Knowledge of interpreted languages such as Tcl, Perl, and Python (a plus)

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable laws.

California Pay Range: MIN $132,450.00 - MAX $220,750.00