FPGA Configuration Architect

Job Title

FPGA Configuration Architect

Role Summary

Contribute to the design, development, and validation of FPGA configuration architecture and related subsystems. Work with senior architects and cross-functional teams to implement configuration features, debug system issues, and ensure reliable configuration across product lifecycles.

Experience Level

Senior level — requires extensive experience (10+ years in hardware design/architecture; ~7+ years in FPGA configuration architecture and design).

Responsibilities

The role is hands-on and covers architecture, implementation, validation, and cross-team collaboration.

• Contribute to configuration subsystem architecture and specification.
• Support configuration schemes such as JTAG, SPI, and configuration via PCI (CvP).
• Develop configuration-related RTL, firmware, and interfaces; implement control logic and data paths.
• Support silicon bring-up, investigate configuration failures and bitstream issues, and perform root-cause analysis with validation teams.
• Collaborate with architecture, software, firmware, and validation teams; participate in design reviews.
• Optimize configuration time, robustness, performance, and reliability.
• Maintain design specifications, test plans, and debug documentation.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Deep understanding of hardware design and architecture with significant hands-on experience (design, verification, or architecture).
• Extensive FPGA design experience focused on configuration architecture and implementation.
• Experience developing RTL and firmware for configuration control and data paths.
• Proven ability to debug silicon bring-up issues and perform root-cause analysis on bitstream/configuration failures.
• Familiarity with configuration interfaces and protocols such as JTAG, SPI, and CvP.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional engineering teams and design reviews.
• Ability to produce and maintain clear architecture docs, test plans, and debug records.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.