FPGA Design Engineer

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips u2013 the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world u2013 like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. What We Offer Salary: $124,000.00 - $171,000.00 Location: Santa Clara,CA Youu2019ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possibleu2014while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Weu2019re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits (. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with strong expertise in Xilinx Zynq SoC/MPSoC platforms and practical experience in camera sensor interfaces and image processing pipelines. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based solutions for real-time imaging applications. The candidate will play a key role in developing FPGA-based imaging systems and supporting hardware bring-up for new boards. Key Responsibilities FPGA & Zynq Development u2022 Design and implement FPGA logic using Vivado, IP Integrator, and Vitis. u2022 Develop RTL modules in VHDL/Verilog for Zynq PL or Xilinx FPGA. u2022 Build and integrate custom IP cores and AXI interfaces. u2022 Implement HW-SW co-design using ARM processors on Zynq SoCs. u2022 Implement xDMA, memory IP to realize data transfer between PS and PL. u2022 Implement high-speed IO to realize data transfer between different FPGAs. CMOS Sensor & Image Processing u2022 Integrate and interface camera sensor in FPGA. u2022 Develop and optimize real-time image processing pipelines for: Image filtering, conversion, scaling, Frame buffering and memory management. u2022 Implement hardware accelerators to realize high frame rate application. PCB Bring-Up u2022 Participate in FPGA-related PCB bring-up: power sequencing, voltage validation, clock bring-up. u2022 Debug hardware issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, chipscope. u2022 Validate board-level interfaces such as DDR, high-speed IOs, I2C, UART, SPI. u2022 Work closely with hardware engineers on schematics, layout reviews, and FPGA pin assignment planning. u2022 Support signal integrity, timing, and high-speed routing considerations during board development. Verification, Testing & Debugging u2022 Create simulation testbenches and verification plans. u2022 Validate designs on Zynq evaluation boards (ZCU102, custom boards). u2022 Perform hardware debugging using ILA, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. u2022 Conduct performance tuning for timing closure, throughput, latency, and resource utilization. System Integration u2022 Work with embedded developers to integrate FPGA logic with Linux or bare-metal applications. u2022 Configure PS-PL interfaces, DMA and memory controllers. u2022 Collaborate in developing end-to-end imaging systems (sensor, FPGA, ARM, image processing). Documentation & Collaboration u2022 create & maintain documentation for design specifications and development workflows u2022 work on test plan, test procedures, test fixture and test report. u2022 Participate in design reviews and cross-functional team collaboration. Required Skills & Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s/Masteru2019s degree u2022 5 - 8 years of experience in EE / Computer / Embedded HW or related field. u2022 Strong experience with development of Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ and FPGA. u2022 Proficiency in FPGA design flows, and Embedded system integration. u2022 Experience with CCD sensor interfaces and image processing. u2022 Solid knowledge of AXI, xDMA, frame buffers, DDR and high-speed IO. u2022 Good knowledge of digital electronics, schematics, and board-level design. u2022 Strong debugging skills using ChipScope and lab equipment. u2022 Understanding of timing analysis, CDC, and performance optimization. Soft Skills u2022 Strong self-motivation and strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. u2022 Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware and software teams. u2022 Good communication and documentation skills. u2022 Self-directed and able to handle multiple tasks or fast-paced development cycles. Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement. Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Created: 2025-12-05