FPGA Designer / Programmer

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Rosa, CA • 1d ago

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FPGA Designer/Programmer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in FPGA architecture, RTL design, and hardware-software integration. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying high-performance FPGA-based systems for [insert application domain: e.g., signal processing, embedded systems, networking, etc.].

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Design and implement FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.

Develop and optimize RTL code for performance, area, and power.

Integrate FPGA designs with embedded processors and external interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet).

Perform simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis.

Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineers to define and refine system requirements.

Create and maintain documentation including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

Debug and validate FPGA designs in lab environments using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.

Stay current with FPGA technologies, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development.

Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.

Experience with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond).

Strong understanding of digital design principles, timing closure, and hardware debugging.

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl, Bash) for automation.

Experience with simulation tools (ModelSim, QuestaSim, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with high-speed interfaces (e.g., SERDES, JESD204, AXI).

Knowledge of embedded systems and SoC platforms (e.g., Zynq, Stratix, Versal).

Familiarity with hardware description modeling tools (e.g., HLS, MATLAB/Simulink).

Background in signal processing, machine learning acceleration, or networking protocols.

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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