FPGA Engineer III

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At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better.

We prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

About F5 Networks

At F5, we empower companies to scale and secure their network applications in an ever-changing digital landscape. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional people who constantly strive to deliver innovative solutions. As a global leader in network application delivery and security, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to shaping the future of technology.

F5 is seeking a talented and experienced FPGA Engineer III to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development of high-performance networking products, driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge FPGA-based solutions. You will work on designing high-speed and efficient modular FPGA system designs while contributing to simulations, hardware validation, debugging, and performance optimization.

You will collaborate closely with Senior FPGA Engineers, Systems Architects, and other cross-functional teams on complex projects that require creative problem-solving and a deep understanding of FPGA development. This role offers technical challenges and opportunities to advance your skills in cutting-edge networking and hardware design. If you are passionate about pushing the limits of FPGA technology in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, we want you on our team.

• Design and implement advanced FPGA modules, including RTL coding and logic partitioning, using System Verilog.
• Develop verification plans and self-checking simulation test environments to verify system functionality and ensure design robustness, using System Verilog / UVM-based verification environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, develop module micro-architectures, and ensure designs operate seamlessly with other modules in the system.
• Debug and validate FPGA designs in lab environments using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and traffic generators like IXIA, in a Python-based lab test infrastructure.
• Analyze design data and lab results to validate expected performance metrics, guide optimizations, and produce thorough documentation.
• Drive innovation in high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet MACs, AXI) and memory structures.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers to enhance team capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and high-quality products.

We’re looking for innovators with strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a keen interest in driving high-performance designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4–6 years of industry experience in FPGA development, including RTL coding in System Verilog.
• Ability to approach complex issues with creativity, adapting industry best practices to F5’s unique challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

• Ethernet networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of high-speed FPGA interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet MACs, GCI, and AXI.
• Familiarity with memory architectures and interfaces.
• Experience working with lab tools like bus analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Exposure to traffic generation tools (e.g., IXIA) for testing and validation.
• Familiarity with design repositories such as Git Lab and Perforce.
• Ability to apply AI tools such as Git Lab Duo, Git Hub Copilot, and ChatGPT to improve design…