FPGA Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions; AWS

FPGA Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions

Job :  | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

We are looking to hire an FPGA Development Engineer with experience developing programmable logic on the most advanced FPGAs. You will architect, develop, and integrate scalable FPGA systems in the AWS technology ecosystem.

• Develop custom RTL and integrate with third‑party libraries to build end‑to‑end 100G+ solutions.
• Collaborate with design and system engineers to perform tradeoffs and architect new solutions for customers.
• Own the interface between software and hardware by developing drivers and providing software examples.
• Participate in design meetings to plan development and review peer designs.
• Help identify new opportunities and technologies to improve the customer experience and add features.

You will work on a cross‑functional team of hardware and software developers, writing programmable logic and embedded software to interact with custom hardware. You will debug RTL in simulation, synthesize and implement ensuring it meets timing and performance requirements, deploy RTL onto hardware targets, debug issues, and provide subject‑matter expertise in architectural discussions and strategic planning meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of non‑internship design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience in RTL coding and debug, as well as performance, power, area analysis and trade‑offs.
• Knowledge of IT system hardware and network concepts.
• 5+ years developing programmable logic in VHDL, System Verilog or Verilog for FPGA SOCs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and currently possess an active Secret security clearance. After start, must obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI with polygraph or equivalent clearance.

• Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of full RTL development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• Experience with Xilinx Ultrascale+ FPGAs, Versal ACAPs, and/or Intel Agilex SOCs.
• Experience developing programmable logic for 400G+ networking systems.
• Current U.S. government security clearance of Secret or above (TS/SCI or higher).

• USA, MD, Jessup – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon – $ – $ USD annually

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health support, Medical Advice Line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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