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
\nExperience Required: 7–12 years
\nLocation: Hyderabad/Bangalore
\nJob Type: Full-time
\nIndustry: Semiconductor / Electronics / Embedded Systems
\nJob Summary:
\nWe 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.
\nKey Responsibilities:
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- Lead architecture definition and design of complex FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog. \n
- Translate system-level requirements into FPGA design specifications. \n
- Hands-on implementation of FPGA designs using Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Lattice FPGAs. \n
- Develop testbenches and perform simulation using tools like ModelSim, Questa, or VCS. \n
- Integrate and validate FPGA designs on hardware, working closely with board design and software teams. \n
- Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, Synplify, etc. \n
- Lead FPGA timing closure, floor planning, and resource optimization. \n
- Perform version control, documentation, and design reviews. \n
- Guide and mentor a team of junior engineers; ensure design best practices and quality processes are followed. \n
Required Skills and Experience:
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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Computer Engineering. \n
- 7+ years of industry experience in FPGA design and verification. \n
- Expertise in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog coding and simulation. \n
- Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Synplify. \n
- Strong knowledge of high-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, AXI). \n
- Familiar with embedded processor systems (MicroBlaze, Nios II, ARM SoCs). \n
- Proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Shell) for automation. \n
- Experience with static timing analysis, constraints definition (SDC), and debugging. \n
- Good understanding of hardware/software integration. \n
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. \n
Preferred Qualifications:
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- Prior experience in leading FPGA teams or projects. \n
- Exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical design environments (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical). \n
- Experience with hardware emulation or ASIC prototyping on FPGAs. \n
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN) and documentation tools. \n
Why Join Us?
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- Work on cutting-edge FPGA designs in a collaborative environment. \n
- Competitive compensation with leadership opportunities. \n
- Growth-focused, innovation-driven engineering culture. \n
Interested can share CV to [email protected]