Engineer 2, FPGA Software Design

Job Title

Engineer 2, FPGA Software Design

Role Summary

Design, implement, verify, and support FPGA-based software and validation flows for Microchip FPGA products. Work with product development teams to deliver robust, high-quality FPGA features (RAM, DSP, high-speed protocols) and to debug system-level issues.

Participate in design reviews, improve design and verification methodologies, and automate key FPGA flows. Travel: 0–25%.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Engineer II). Years of experience: not specified.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include development, verification, and support of FPGA designs and related software tools.

• Design, develop, implement, and verify FPGA designs covering configurators such as RAM, DSP blocks, and high-speed protocols (Ethernet, DDR, PCIe).
• Drive delivery and support of robust, high-quality software products and FPGA flows.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on design and software specifications.
• Provide feedback on FPGA architecture, use cases, tools, and documentation.
• Support product development teams with system-level validation and debug.
• Perform regression testing and automate key FPGA flows.

Requirements

Key qualifications and skills. Must-haves are listed first; nice-to-have items follow.

• Must-have: Hands-on experience in design and/or validation of complex FPGA features.
• Must-have: Strong design and hardware debugging skills with proficiency in VHDL and Verilog.
• Must-have: Experience with Linux and scripting (Perl, Python, or TCL).
• Must-have: Good problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment; strong communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience debugging and validating high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).
• Nice-to-have: Proficiency with at least one high-speed protocol such as PCIe, Ethernet, or DDR.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado and Quartus.
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience with embedded systems and RISC-V or ARM architectures.
• Nice-to-have: Ability to create applications to validate FPGA designs.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.