Senior FPGA Design Engineer

kla; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join a dynamic CTO team. This role involves defining and developing innovative camera and network projects, focusing on high-speed FPGA designs and complex systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborating with a talented team of engineers and scientists. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to tackle challenging problems, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Benefits

medical benefits

dental benefits

vision benefits

401(K) with company matching

employee stock purchase program

tuition reimbursement

wellness benefits

paid time off

paid company holidays

family care leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in FPGA design and development.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed communication and imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop camera and network projects from concept to pre-production.
• Collaborate to solve complex camera and networking challenges.

Skills

SerDes for high-speed communication

image processing implementations

collaboration and interpersonal skills

System Verilog

Vivado

embedded software

machine learning implementations

Education

Doctorate Degree

Master's Level Degree

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

Vivado

FPGA

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a critical role in developing advanced long-range technology in collaboration with product divisions and strategic marketing, working on future technology like light sources, lasers, and sensors. We are engaged in the research and development process, and once the technology is mature, we partner with product engineering groups who then build products based on the technology we’ve developed. The Office of the CTO also provides technical input into KLA’s strategic planning process, program reviews and Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases. We provide our broad technology expertise and cross-division experience to ensure we leverage the collective knowledge within our company.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join our CTO team in Milpitas!

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and develop camera and network projects from concept to pre-production.

• Develop complex, high-speed, innovative FPGA-based designs including design, verification, simulations, synthesis, place and route, and timing closure.

• Bring-up and debug FPGA, PCB, and camera systems.

• Write engineering documentation for internal release.

• Collaborate with team members to solve complex camera and networking challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience with designs using SerDes for high-speed communication.

• Previous experience with imaging camera and networking systems desirable.

• Experience with image processing implementations in hardware.

• Hands-on experience with lab bring-up and camera test setups.

• Good collaborator with strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficient with System Verilog and Vivado for design, build, and verification. UVM a plus.

• Experience with embedded software and Linux a plus.

• Experience with machine learning implementations in hardware a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.

Base Pay Range: $154,900.00 - $263,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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