Senior/Staff FPGA Design Engineer

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a critical role in developing advanced long-range technology in collaboration with product divisions and strategic marketing, working on future technology like light sources, lasers, and sensors. We are engaged in the research and development process, and once the technology is mature, we partner with product engineering groups who then build products based on the technology we’ve developed. The Office of the CTO also provides technical input into KLA’s strategic planning process, program reviews and Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases. We provide our broad technology expertise and cross-division experience to ensure we leverage the collective knowledge within our company.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

This is a R&D position within a dynamic and innovative technology development team, focusing on developing novel, low-noise, high-speed camera for next generations of wafer inspection and metrology equipment. As a member of the cutting-edge R&D team, the ideal candidate will develop the FPGA solution for N+1/N+2 camera and image data path technology.

• Define requirements and develop camera and network projects from concept to pre-production.

• Develop complex, high-speed, state-of-the-art FPGA-based designs. Responsibilities include design, verification, simulations, synthesis, place and route, and timing closure.

• Bring-up and debug FPGA, PCB, and camera systems.

• Write technical documentation for internal release.

• Collaborate with team members to solve complex camera and networking challenges.

Requirements:

• Proficient with System Verilog and Vivado for design, build, and verification. UVM a plus.

• Experience with designs using SerDes for high-speed communication.

• Previous experience with imaging camera and networking systems desirable.

• Experience with image processing implementations in hardware.

• Hands-on experience with lab bring-up and camera test setups.

• Experience with embedded software and Linux a plus.

• Experience with machine learning implementations in hardware a plus.

• Team player with excellent presentation and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years;

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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