FPGA Silicon Design Engineer

Job Title

FPGA Silicon Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design RTL and simulate FPGA logic to produce cell libraries, functional units, IP blocks, and subsystems for integration into full-chip designs. Work with architecture, verification, and physical implementation teams to meet power, performance, and area targets.

Experience Level

Senior — 8+ years of relevant RTL and FPGA/ASIC design experience.

Responsibilities

The engineer will design, implement, and verify RTL and support device bring-up and integration.

• Develop RTL (Verilog/VHDL) for blocks, IP, and subsystems; create logic diagrams and coding to meet design specs.
• Perform simulations and prototype models to validate functionality, timing, and power.
• Participate in architecture and microarchitecture definition for assigned blocks.
• Apply RTL implementation techniques and collaborate with physical implementation to meet PPA goals.
• Prepare and review verification plans; debug failing RTL tests and implement fixes.
• Deliver software models and support device-level bring-up and user-visible features.
• Collaborate across teams and document design decisions and trade-offs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 8+ years of RTL design experience using Verilog and VHDL.
• Experience with FPGA, custom IC, or ASIC design across architecture, design, and validation.
• Familiarity with logic simulation and design verification methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with physical implementation teams to meet timing, power, and area targets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills, and ability to work in teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of Ethernet, ANLT, or NIOS.
• Familiarity with Python, Perl, TCL, and shell scripting.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent; or equivalent practical 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.