Sr. FPGA Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Designing the test benches for simulation, timing analysis/closure, FPGA functionality verification.
• Designing, implementing, and debugging FPGAs and firmware for advanced E-Beam system.
• Collaborate with the hardware and embedded software engineer to design FPGA Firmware for high-performance mixed-signal designs.
• Define FPGA Firmware requirement specifications and develop design projects from concept design to production release.
• Understand and gather the project specifications and performance requirements on board and system level; adhere to project timelines and deliverables.
• Write technical documentation that meets the defined quality standards as required.
• Work with other engineering groups such as ME, OE, SW, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.

• Experience with complex FPGA firmware designs.
• Experience with Xilinx (preferred) or Intel/Altera FPGAs.
• Proficiency in FPGA simulation tools such as VCS, Modelsim or equivalent.
• Proficiency in FPGA design tools such as Vivado or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Hardware description language such as Verilog or System Verilog.
• Understand FPGA timing analysis and be able to solve timing related issues.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzer, oscilloscope.
• Solid knowledge of various protocols to interface different peripherals: PCIe, Aurora, DDR4, 10G, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Knowledge of networking and embedded Linux build systems.

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years.
• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years.
• Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually

Primary

Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.