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Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG

FPGA Engineer IV

Goleta, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Key Responsibilities FPGA Design & Development * Design and develop synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL code for FPGA implementations. * Create simulation and verification environments using ...

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG

FPGA Engineer IV

Goleta, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead FPGA development efforts and provide technical guidance to FPGA engineering teams. * Analyze, decompose, and define FPGA and system requirements. * Contribute to overall system architecture ...

Chipton Ross

FPGA Design Engineer

Del Rey, CA · On-site

$80/hr

Experienced FPGA Verification Engineer to support the development and certification of safety-critical avionics hardware. * The engineer will support verification activities required for DO254 ...

Long Wall

FPGA Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA

$129K - $178K/yr

This individual will be responsible for FPGA firmware development from concept to production, including custom IP core design, high-speed interface implementation, hardware/software integration, and ...

Picarro, Inc

Senior Engineer, FPGA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$170K/yr

Position Summary The Senior FPGA Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in Picarro's high-performance analytical instruments. This ...

Picarro, Inc

Senior Engineer, FPGA

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$170K/yr

Position Summary The Senior FPGA Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based systems used in Picarro's high-performance analytical instruments. This ...

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG

FPGA Engineer III

Goleta, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Lead FPGA architecture improvements and development process enhancements across engineering teams. * Evaluate and select FPGA devices and supporting components that meet system performance ...

Long Wall

FPGA Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$135K - $225K/yr

This individual will be responsible for FPGA firmware development from concept to production, including custom IP core design, high-speed interface implementation, hardware/software integration, and ...

SWISSto12 SA

FPGA Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

HummingSat is the world's first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the ... Experience with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Intel Quartus). * Experience ...

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG

FPGA Engineer III

Goleta, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Lead FPGA architecture improvements and development process enhancements across engineering teams. * Evaluate and select FPGA devices and supporting components that meet system performance ...

Long Wall

FPGA Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA

$135K - $225K/yr

This individual will be responsible for FPGA firmware development from concept to production, including custom IP core design, high-speed interface implementation, hardware/software integration, and ...

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What is the difference between Fpga Development vs Digital Design Engineer?

AspectFpga DevelopmentDigital Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, FPGA certifications (optional)Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentHardware-focused, FPGA labs, embedded systemsHardware and software integration, digital circuit design
Industry UsageTelecommunications, aerospace, defense, consumer electronicsConsumer electronics, automotive, industrial automation
Common Search/ComparisonFPGA design, FPGA programming, FPGA engineerDigital circuit design, digital systems engineer

Both Fpga Development and Digital Design Engineer roles involve designing digital systems, but Fpga Development specifically focuses on FPGA hardware programming and implementation, while Digital Design Engineers may work on broader digital circuit design across various platforms. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Do FPGA development engineers make a lot of money?

FPGA development engineers typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, location, and industry. Skilled engineers with expertise in hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog and experience with FPGA tools tend to have higher earning potential. Salaries often range from mid to high six figures for experienced professionals in specialized fields.

Is FPGA development a good career?

FPGA development is a specialized field involving designing and implementing digital circuits using Field-Programmable Gate Arrays. It offers strong job prospects in industries like telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive, with demand for skills in hardware description languages such as VHDL and Verilog. The role often requires knowledge of digital design, debugging, and sometimes certifications, making it a viable career path for those interested in hardware engineering.

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FPGA Development Tools Engineer - Synthesis

191 Altera Corporation

San Jose, CA • On-site

$149.10 - $215.90/hr

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Job description

Altera is a leader in FPGA innovation, delivering programmable solutions that power AI, cloud computing, networking, and edge applications. Our FPGA compiler and development tools are central to enabling customers to efficiently design, optimize, and deploy complex hardware systems on advanced FPGA platforms.

Position Overview

We are seeking a FPGA Development Tools Engineer to join our Synthesis team, focused on advancing the next generation of FPGA compilation technology. In this role, you will develop and enhance synthesis capabilities that transform RTL designs into optimized hardware implementations, directly impacting performance, power, and area (PPA).

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and optimize synthesis algorithms to convert RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL) into efficient gate-level representations.
  • Contribute to the FPGA compiler flow, integrating synthesis with placement, routing, and timing (STA) stages.
  • Improve quality of results (QoR) by optimizing performance, power, and area through synthesis-driven techniques.
  • Develop tools and methodologies for analyzing and transforming complex RTL designs.
  • Work closely with architecture, STA, placement, routing, and validation teams to ensure alignment across the toolchain.
  • Analyze synthesis results, debug timing, logic structure, and mapping issues, and drive resolution.
  • Develop internal tools, scripting, and automation to improve synthesis flows and productivity.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in FPGA/ASIC design, EDA tools, or related fields.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL RTL design and synthesis flows.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for tool development.
  • Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures.
  • Knowledge of logic synthesis and optimization techniques, FPGA or ASIC design flows (synthesis → P&R → STA), and timing‑driven design considerations.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and develop scalable, high‑performance solutions.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (PhD encouraged).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with synthesis tools or FPGA toolchains (e.g., Quartus, Vivado).
  • Knowledge of FPGA architectures (LUTs, DSPs, BRAM, interconnect).
  • Familiarity with advanced optimizations (retiming, logic restructuring, resource sharing).
  • Scripting experience (Python, Tcl).
  • Background in compiler development or EDA algorithms.
  • Experience working in large, distributed engineering teams.
Benefits

Pay range: $149.1K - $215.9K USD (Bay Area, California).

We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance. Artificial intelligence is used for screening, assessment, and selection, and applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.

Job Details

Job Type: Regular.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America).

Primary Location: San Jose, California, United States.

Additional Locations: Not specified.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Why Join Altera

Build core synthesis technology for next-generation FPGA platforms, influence compiler architecture and performance at scale, and collaborate with world‑class engineers across silicon, architecture, and software.

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