FPGA Designer / Programmer

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.

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 Test and Measurement applications.

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ 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.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California pay range: MIN $138,960 - MAX $231,600

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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