Senior FPGA Engineer for High-Performance E-Beam Systems

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer in Milpitas to architect and implement FPGA/digital designs for an advanced E-Beam inspection system. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to drive timing closure and system integration, delivering production-ready firmware.

The role requires experience with complex FPGA firmware, Verilog/SystemVerilog, and FPGA tooling such as Vivado. Occasional cross-functional coordination and hands-on lab testing are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced degree with related FPGA design experience.
• Experience with complex FPGA firmware designs and timing closure.
• Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog and HDL knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug FPGA firmware for E-beam inspection systems.
• Develop test benches for simulation and timing analysis/closure.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure integration and production release.
• Prepare design documentation and meet project timelines.

Skills

FPGA firmware design

Xilinx FPGA

Verilog/SystemVerilog

FPGA timing analysis

Lab equipment

PCIe/DDR4/10G interfaces

Vivado

ModelSim/VCS

Education

Doctorate degree + 3 years FPGA exp

Master's degree + 6 years FPGA exp

Bachelor's degree + 8 years FPGA exp

Tools

Vivado

ModelSim / VCS

Job description

KLA is seeking a Sr. FPGA Engineer in Milpitas to architect and implement FPGA/digital designs for an advanced E-Beam inspection system. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to drive timing closure and system integration, delivering production-ready firmware.

The role requires experience with complex FPGA firmware, Verilog/SystemVerilog, and FPGA tooling such as Vivado. Occasional cross-functional coordination and hands-on lab testing are expected.