FPGA Circuit Design Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Circuit Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop FPGA circuits and IP including core fabric logic, interconnect routing, clocking, configuration, configurable memory blocks, and network-on-chip. Deliver circuit implementations and models for integration into FPGA hardware and software deliverables.

Work with microarchitecture, SoC/full-chip, IP, RTL design, and verification teams to create programmable-logic capabilities and accelerate FPGA integration into larger systems.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 10+ years of FPGA design experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop FPGA circuits and IP (core fabric logic, interconnect, clocking, configuration, memory blocks, NoC).
• Micro-architect and implement circuit and logic designs; perform schematic entry, simulation, and reliability verification.
• Optimize FPGA circuits for power, performance, area, timing, and yield.
• Produce models and documentation: circuit integration specifications, behavioral models, electrical rule checkers, design intent, timing and power models.
• Collaborate with SoC/full-chip, IP, RTL, and verification teams to integrate and deliver FPGA solutions.
• Support sign-off reviews and provide oversight for physical design activities.
• Perform SPICE and RV simulations as required to validate circuits.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: 10+ years of FPGA design experience; strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must-have: Solid understanding of hardware VLSI design and advanced process technologies; experience with logic design, memory design, and custom circuit design.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with schematic entry, simulation, reliability verification, sign-off reviews, and oversight of physical design activities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SPICE and RV simulations.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting/programming familiarity (Python, Perl, CSH, TCL) and build tools (Makefiles).
• Ability to collaborate across microarchitecture, SoC/full-chip, IP, RTL, and verification teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field. The posting specifies 10+ years of FPGA design experience.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.