Senior IP Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior IP Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver Connectivity IP for Lattice FPGAs, focusing on high-speed RTL implementation, performance, power, and logic utilization. Work with architects and cross-functional teams to translate specifications into silicon-ready IP and lead technical execution.

Position is based in Penang, Malaysia; role emphasizes hands-on RTL development and technical leadership.

Experience Level

Senior — requires a minimum of 6 years of FPGA or system design experience.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include designing Connectivity IP, optimizing implementations, and providing technical leadership.

• Develop and enhance Connectivity IP (high-speed interfaces and peripherals) for Lattice FPGAs.
• Translate architecture specifications into high-speed RTL designs.
• Optimize IP for performance, power, and logic utilization; drive timing closure.
• Lead technical execution and provide guidance to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with verification, validation, and system teams for interoperability and hardware validation.
• Create example designs, packaging, and testbenches as needed.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and preferred competencies.

• Experience with high-speed SERDES protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, CPRI, JESD204B/C/D) or peripherals (SPI, I2C, I3C).
• Hands-on FPGA RTL design, logic verification, debug, and timing-closure experience.
• Programming skills in one or more: C/C++, Perl, TCL, Python.
• Experience with hardware validation or interoperability testing is a plus.
• Experience in soft IP packaging, example design, and testbench development is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, self-motivation, and effective communication; ability to work in diverse teams and drive projects to completion.
• Right to work in Malaysia and successful background/reference checks required.

Education Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering. The role expects a minimum of 6 years of FPGA or system design experience.

About the Company

Company: Lattice Semiconductor

Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, USA

Lattice Semiconductor specializes in low power, small-form-factor programmable logic devices and solutions. The company is known for its innovative technology that enables a wide range of applications, including communication, consumer, and industrial markets.