Senior FPGA Engineer — Edge AI & SoC Architect

Applied Materials; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Software Engineer in Rochester, NY to design, prototype, and deliver advanced software for semiconductor equipment. You will work on embedded FPGA-based systems, develop ML/AI solutions, and collaborate with global teams to translate requirements into robust software.

The role emphasizes RTL/VHDL, C/C++, Python, and Linux in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for mentoring and career growth within a leading global materials science company.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation is required/desirable.
• 10+ years of product development experience.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA toolset and RTL/VHDL.
• Familiarity with Agile CI/CD and devOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, develop, and debug software for semiconductor equipment components and devices.
• Develop and validate IP cores and software for heterogeneous processing architectures.
• Troubleshoot complex software and FPGA timing issues; provide mentoring to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with internal customers to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

Xilinx FPGA Toolset

RTL & VHDL

Python

C/C++

Linux

Agile DevOps

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering / Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation

Tools

MathWorks HDL Coder

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Software Engineer in Rochester, NY to design, prototype, and deliver advanced software for semiconductor equipment. You will work on embedded FPGA-based systems, develop ML/AI solutions, and collaborate with global teams to translate requirements into robust software.

The role emphasizes RTL/VHDL, C/C++, Python, and Linux in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for mentoring and career growth within a leading global materials science company.