Lead CPLD Engineer (Ethernet Switch)
JabilJob Title
Lead CPLD Engineer (Ethernet Switch)
Role Summary
Lead the CPLD/FPGA engineering team responsible for design and delivery of CPLD/FPGA components in server and storage products. Provide technical direction, own design strategy and roadmap, and coordinate cross-functionally with hardware, BIOS, BMC, and firmware teams to meet product goals and timelines.
Experience Level
Senior-level - expects 8+ years of CPLD/FPGA development experience in server/storage products.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include technical leadership, design direction, and delivery ownership.
- Lead and mentor the CPLD/FPGA engineering team for server & storage development.
- Define CPLD/FPGA design strategy, architecture, and roadmap aligned with product requirements.
- Collaborate with Hardware, BIOS, BMC, and Firmware teams for design, validation, and maintenance.
- Establish and enforce RTL coding standards, design reviews, and best practices.
- Develop test plans, design specifications, verification strategies, and track issues to resolution.
- Drive adoption of new technologies and design concepts; oversee RTL coding, simulation, and verification.
- Manage program timelines, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and return-on-investment considerations.
- Coordinate with customers and cross-functional teams for project ownership and delivery.
- Domestic and international travel required as needed.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills, practical experience, and leadership abilities.
- Minimum 8 years in server CPLD/FPGA development.
- Expert-level CPLD/FPGA design skills and strong Verilog and/or VHDL proficiency.
- Experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and SGPIO protocols.
- Extensive RTL coding, simulation, verification, and testbench development experience.
- Familiarity with Git version control and CPLD/FPGA development practices.
- Proven team leadership, mentoring, and program management skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience with first-tier ODM/OEM customers preferred.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field), or equivalent practical work experience. Experience in server/storage product development is expected.
About the Company
Company: Jabil
Headquarters: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Global manufacturing services and engineering company that designs and manufactures electronic components, precision mechanical systems, and provides supply-chain, NPI, and contract manufacturing solutions across industries including semiconductor, healthcare, automotive, and consumer electronics.
