Staff Engineer, Systems Design Engineering

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced System Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work on next generation NAND Flash Storage systems, develop solutions demonstrating cutting-edge architecture and extreme performance, and contribute to the validation and verification of complex designs. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of proven experience in FPGA design, RTL development, and embedded systems, combined with a solid foundation in digital design principles.

Role:

You will lead sophisticated FPGA implementations, architect high-performance IP solutions, and drive innovation in accelerated, adaptive computing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading storage solutions. You will develop critical RTL logic, be responsible for porting RTL for FPGA implementation, and oversee the verification and validation of FPGA designs to ensure robust, production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

FPGA Design & Development:

Design, implement, and optimize complex digital systems using Xilinx FPGAs (Zynq, UltraScale+, Versal architectures)

Develop and maintain RTL code using VHDL/Verilog for high-speed digital signal processing applications

Create timing-critical designs meeting stringent performance requirements

Implement advanced FPGA features including DSP blocks, block RAM, and high-speed transceivers

RTL IP Design & Integration:

Design reusable, parameterizable IP cores for various applications

Develop custom interfaces including PCIe, AXI4, DDR memory controllers, and high-speed serial protocols

Create comprehensive IP documentation and integration guidelines

Collaborate with IP verification teams to ensure robust, production-ready designs

Embedded Firmware Development:

Develop embedded software for Zynq SoCs and microprocessor systems

Implement device drivers and low-level firmware for FPGA-CPU interfaces

Optimize software-hardware partitioning for maximum system performance

Work with real-time operating systems and bare-metal implementations

System Debug & Validation:

Lead comprehensive FPGA system validation and verification efforts

Develop and execute test plans for complex digital systems

Utilize advanced debug tools including ChipScope, ILA, and hardware debuggers

Perform signal integrity analysis and timing closure activities

Troubleshoot complex hardware-software integration issues

Technical Leadership:

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on FPGA best practices

Participate in design reviews and architectural decisions

Interface with customers and stakeholders on technical requirements

Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and tools

Experience & Technical Skills:

5-7 years of proven experience in FPGA design and development

Extensive hands-on experience with Xilinx FPGAs, including:

Zynq-7000 and Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs

Vivado Design Suite and associated tools