FPGA IP Software Development Engineer

Job Title

FPGA IP Software Development Engineer

Role Summary

Owner of end-to-end FPGA Soft IP development: define micro-architecture, implement RTL, drive synthesis/place-and-route flows, close timing, and validate on hardware. Work within an IP team and collaborate with embedded software, board hardware, and systems engineering to deliver production-quality FPGA IP.

Experience Level

Senior-level engineer. Role expects 7+ years of experience in production RTL development and FPGA flows.

Responsibilities

Deliver and validate FPGA Soft IP from architecture through silicon-validated bring-up.

• Define micro-architecture and implement reusable RTL using SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
• Drive IP integration and FPGA tool flows: synthesis, constraints, place-and-route, and static timing analysis.
• Resolve multi-clock timing issues, CDC anomalies, and timing violations for timing closure.
• Develop testbenches and run block-level simulations to verify logic functionality.
• Perform hardware bring-up and debug on evaluation boards using lab equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol testers).
• Collaborate with software and board-level teams to define interfaces, specifications, and system integration plans.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 7+ years writing production-grade RTL (SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL).
• Hands-on experience with FPGA vendor toolchains (e.g., Intel/Altera Quartus Prime, AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero).
• Strong experience with static verification: linting, CDC validation, and constraint troubleshooting.
• Ability to automate FPGA tool workflows using Tcl, Python, or shell scripting.
• Experience with synthesis, place-and-route, STA, and debugging timing violations in complex designs.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with embedded SoC architectures (ARM Cortex, RISC-V) and hardware‑software co-design.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, Embedded Systems, or a closely related technical discipline.

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.