Application Engineer - FPGA

Job Title

Application Engineer - FPGA

Role Summary

The Application Engineer - FPGA provides technical guidance and hands-on support to customers using Altera (Intel) FPGA devices and toolchains. The role works with field engineering, sales, suppliers and internal engineering teams to resolve design issues, optimize implementations, and enable successful customer products.

Responsibilities include design review, platform and device migration support, development of reference designs and benchmarks for new product introductions, and acting as a technical resource on FPGA best practices.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The role specifies approximately 6+ years of hands-on FPGA design or applications engineering experience, with a focus on Altera (Intel) devices and toolchains.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Provide expert technical support for customer requests related to Altera (Intel) FPGAs, addressing design challenges and implementation questions.
• Interface with Field Application Engineers (FAEs), field sales, and customers to coordinate technical activity and follow up on inquiries.
• Support FPGA designs at RTL and system levels: custom IP development, platform/device migration, synthesis, timing closure, and debugging.
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers on complex, multi-disciplinary customer projects.
• Review customer designs (RTL and architecture) and provide feedback aligned with Altera FPGA best practices.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing benchmarks, reference designs, demonstrations, and proof points using current Altera FPGA devices.
• Act as a technical resource and mentor for less-experienced colleagues.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• 6+ years of hands-on FPGA design or applications engineering experience with a strong focus on Altera (Intel) FPGA devices and toolchains.
• Proven experience with RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and debugging workflows.
• Hands-on experience with lab and measurement equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, power measurement techniques).
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and communicate effectively across organizational levels.
• Customer-focused, solution-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently as part of a global team.

• Experience developing reference designs, benchmarks, and product demonstrations for NPI.
• Prior experience acting as a mentor or technical lead on FPGA projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

About the Company

Company: Arrow Electronics

Headquarters: Centennial, Colorado, United States

Global technology solutions provider and distributor of electronic components, software and services. Serves commercial and industrial markets with design engineering, product realization, supply chain and IoT solutions; parent company of eInfochips.