Senior FPGA Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

In Fremont, CA, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer’s next generation networks.

We are looking for a Sr. FPGA Engineer .

This person will be responsible for architecting, designing, developing, simulating, optimizing, testing, and debugging innovative FPGA solutions and code with a focus on optical networking products and embedded controls.

The Sr. FPGA Engineer will be responsible for leading FPGA logic, firmware, and software from concept to production, collaborating with other engineers, scientists, and customers, and ensuring the highest quality and performance of our products.

What You Will Do

• Architect, design, develop, simulate, synthesize, close timing, test, debug, and optimize FPGA logic firmware and software using Verilog and other tools
• Implement various control and digital signal processing algorithms and systems on FPGA platforms
• Optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, resource utilization, etc.
• Troubleshoot and debug FPGA issues and provide technical support
• Create and maintain test plans, technical documents, reports, and presentations, generate engineering changes, release designs, evaluate vendors, analyze issues and determine root cause
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on the design of FPGA systems and implementations
• Work with other team members to optimize and finalize design for full production and to meet all specifications
• Research and evaluate new FPGA technologies, trends and vendors, select devices
• Provide technical support to customers and suppliers
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management
• Mentor other team members

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field or discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in FPGA design, debug, and development
• Must have experience with Verilog
• Proficient with Xilinx, Altera, or other FPGA products and development environments
• Experience with communication protocols, such as PCIe, I2C, SPI, SGMII, ethernet, other industry standard interfaces
• Experience with digital signal processing, embedded systems, and control algorithms
• Experience with FPGA design methodologies, best practices, and tools
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information and solve problems
• Ability to understand schematics and other PCBA board related items

What Will Put You Ahead

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field related technical discipline
• At least 8 years of FPGA system design and simulation
• Experience developing with Xilinx SoC parts, such as Zync UltraScale+ and Zync 7000, and tools such as ISE, ModelSim, Vivado
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or TCL
• Ability to speak and communicate in Chinese

For this role, we anticipate paying $120,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.