Senior FPGA Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer in Milpitas, California. This role involves developing and testing FPGAs for wireless broadband, requiring expertise in FPGA design and high-speed digital design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA technology and relevant tools, contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Flexible time off

Stock options

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in FPGA logic design.
• Proficiency in Verilog and System Verilog.
• Familiarity with FPGA debugging tools like Vivado Chipscope.

Responsibilities

• Implement, debug, and verify designs in large FPGAs.
• Participate in subsystem and system-level integration.
• Create design documentation and review test results.

Skills

High-speed digital design expertise

FPGA technology

FPGA implementation

Verilog

System Verilog

Debugging FPGA designs

Python

C or MATLAB programming

Education

BSEE or MSEE degree

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Job description

Tarana is a fast-growing revenue company built by outstanding, talented people with innovative technology. Our FPGA design team is seeking an experienced and dedicated member to participate in developing and testing FPGAs for Tarana's next Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Base Station and ASIC emulation in FPGA. The ideal candidate would have 2+ years of FPGA logic design experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement, debug, and verify designs in large FPGAs.
• Participate in subsystem and system-level integration, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Perform FPGA logic design, simulation, testing, and debugging.
• Design and simulate specific functional blocks or subsystems.
• Create design documentation and review test results.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams for system integration.

Required Skills & Experience:

• BSEE or MSEE degree.
• 6+ years of experience in FPGA logic design.
• High-speed digital design expertise.
• Experience with FPGA technology, Xilinx Vivado, or Intel Quartus tools.
• Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, and FPGA implementation.
• Knowledge of FPGA and IC devices.
• Experience debugging FPGA designs with Vivado Chipscope or Quartus Signal Tap.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and scripting tools like Python.
• Programming skills in C or MATLAB are a plus.

Additional Experience:

• Design of FPGA logic for wireless PHY, including modulation/demodulation.
• Implementation of DSP algorithms in FPGA.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $175,000, determined by experience, skills, and location. Tarana offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, flexible time off, and stock options.

Since 2009, Tarana has been committed to bringing fast, affordable internet to underserved households worldwide. Our innovative G1 platform, launched in mid-2021, is installed by over 160 providers globally. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, with R&D in Pune, India, we are a team of pioneering problem solvers dedicated to impactful innovation. If you want to make a difference, apply now!