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Posted 30 August, 2026

Lead FPGA Design Engineers

ACL Digital
VasanthaNagar, KA, IN Full Time
Reference: 33827c9a701ce20e

Job Description

Job Title: Lead FPGA Design Engineer

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Experience Required: 7–12 years

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Location: Hyderabad/Bangalore

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Job Type: Full-time

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Industry: Semiconductor / Electronics / Embedded Systems

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Job Summary:

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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead FPGA Design Engineer to join our hardware design team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, verification, and validation of FPGA-based systems for complex hardware products. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring delivery of high-performance, high-reliability designs.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Lead architecture definition and design of complex FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
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  • Translate system-level requirements into FPGA design specifications.
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  • Hands-on implementation of FPGA designs using Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Lattice FPGAs.
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  • Develop testbenches and perform simulation using tools like ModelSim, Questa, or VCS.
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  • Integrate and validate FPGA designs on hardware, working closely with board design and software teams.
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  • Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, Synplify, etc.
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  • Lead FPGA timing closure, floor planning, and resource optimization.
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  • Perform version control, documentation, and design reviews.
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  • Guide and mentor a team of junior engineers; ensure design best practices and quality processes are followed.
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Required Skills and Experience:

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  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering.
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  • 7+ years of industry experience in FPGA design and verification.
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  • Expertise in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog coding and simulation.
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  • Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Synplify.
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  • Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, AXI).
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  • Familiar with embedded processor systems (MicroBlaze, Nios II, ARM SoCs).
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  • Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Shell) for automation.
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  • Experience with static timing analysis, constraints definition (SDC), and debugging.
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  • Good understanding of hardware/software integration.
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  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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  • Prior experience in leading FPGA teams or projects.
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  • Exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical design environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical).
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  • Experience with hardware emulation or ASIC prototyping on FPGAs.
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  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN) and documentation tools.
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Why Join Us?

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  • Work on cutting-edge FPGA designs in a collaborative environment.
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  • Competitive compensation with leadership opportunities.
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  • Growth-focused, innovation-driven engineering culture.
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Interested can share CV to [email protected]

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