Principal Engineer — Embedded Firmware (FPGA)

Job Title

Principal Engineer — Embedded Firmware (FPGA)

Role Summary

Senior R&D engineering role based in Noida, India within the R&D Engineering organization. Responsible for leading embedded firmware development for FPGA-based products and ensuring integration with hardware and software subsystems.

Role includes defining firmware architecture, driving implementation and verification, and mentoring engineers. The source posting did not provide further specifics.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal). The posting does not specify required years of experience; principal-level candidates typically have extensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities typically include:

• Lead design and development of embedded firmware for FPGA platforms.
• Define firmware architecture, interfaces, and system requirements in collaboration with hardware and system teams.
• Develop, review, and maintain firmware code (C/C++, drivers, bootloaders); ensure cross-platform integration.
• Drive firmware bring-up, debugging, and performance optimization on FPGA hardware.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; lead technical reviews and design trade-offs.
• Contribute to validation, test plans, and release documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery schedules and quality targets.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications (posting did not list specifics; below are typical expectations):

• Must-have: Proven experience developing embedded firmware for FPGA-based systems; strong C/C++ skills; experience with hardware interfaces and debugging on FPGA platforms.
• Must-have: Experience with board bring-up, device drivers, and firmware validation on embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
• Must-have: Familiarity with version control, scripting (Python, shell), and debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with RTL/FPGA toolflows, SoC integration, and cross-functional leadership in R&D environments.
• Nice-to-have: Experience mentoring teams and driving architecture decisions at a principal level.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.