FPGA Engineer - CPU Engineering

Company:

Qualcomm Israel Ltd.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

Overview

We are seeking a motivated FPGA Engineer with up to 3 years of experience to join our hardware development team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, implementation, verification, and debugging of FPGA-based solutions for advanced digital systems. You will collaborate with architects, ASIC/SoC designers, firmware engineers, and verification teams to develop high-performance products from concept through deployment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with modern FPGA technologies, digital design methodologies, and complex microcontrollers in a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA logic using Verilog and SystemVerilog.

• Develop and maintain FPGA subsystems, IP blocks, and reference designs.

• Participate in FPGA architecture discussions and design reviews.

• Perform RTL simulation, debugging, and functional verification.

• Support synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and implementation activities.

• Develop and execute test plans for FPGA validation and bring-up.

• Debug hardware and system-level issues in laboratory environments.

• Integrate interfaces such as JTAG, AHB, DDR, etc.

• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams throughout product development.

• Document designs, verification results, and development procedures.

• Support prototype development and system integration activities.

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Up to 3 years of experience in FPGA or digital design development.

• Solid understanding of digital logic design fundamentals.

• Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog.

• Familiarity with FPGA development tools, including:

  • AMD/Xilinx Vivado

  • Intel Quartus

  • ModelSim/Questa

• Understanding of RTL simulation and debugging techniques.

• Knowledge of synchronous design principles and timing analysis.

• Basic understanding of FPGA architectures and implementation flows.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Great interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA prototyping or board bring-up.

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Bash.

• Understanding of FPGA verification methodologies.

• Exposure to embedded systems and processor-based FPGA platforms.

• Experience with version control systems such as ClearCase/Git.

What You'll Learn

• Advanced FPGA design and verification methodologies.

• FPGA implementation and timing closure techniques.

• Hardware/software co-design practices.

• Product development within a multidisciplinary engineering organization.

Desired Competencies

• Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

• Attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.

• Effective communication and documentation skills.

• Ownership mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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