Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Job Title : Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Experience Required : 7–12 years

Location : Hyderabad / Bangalore

Job Type : Full-time

Industry : Semiconductor / Electronics / Embedded Systems

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join our hardware design team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, verification, and validation of FPGA-based systems for complex hardware products. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring delivery of high-performance, high-reliability designs.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead architecture definition and design of complex FPGA solutions using VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog.

Translate system-level requirements into FPGA design specifications.

Hands-on implementation of FPGA designs using Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Lattice FPGAs.

Develop testbenches and perform simulation using tools like ModelSim, Questa, or VCS.

Integrate and validate FPGA designs on hardware, working closely with board design and software teams.

Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, Synplify, etc.

Lead FPGA timing closure, floor planning, and resource optimization.

Perform version control, documentation, and design reviews.

Guide and mentor a team of junior engineers; ensure design best practices and quality processes are followed.

Required Skills and Experience :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Computer Engineering.

7+ years of industry experience in FPGA design and verification.

Expertise in VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog coding and simulation.

Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Synplify.

Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, AXI).

Familiar with embedded processor systems (MicroBlaze, Nios II, ARM SoCs).

Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Shell) for automation.

Experience with static timing analysis, constraints definition (SDC), and debugging.

Good understanding of hardware / software integration.

Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior experience in leading FPGA teams or projects.

Exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical design environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical).

Experience with hardware emulation or ASIC prototyping on FPGAs.

Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN) and documentation tools.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge FPGA designs in a collaborative environment.

Competitive compensation with leadership opportunities.

Growth-focused, innovation-driven engineering culture.