FPGA Design Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Develop RTL for Xilinx (AMD) FPGA and/or Lattice CPLD designs .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $170,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing RTL for FPGAs and CPLDs, with a strong focus on hardware design, simulation, and debugging. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing lab equipment for complex problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RTL Development For FPGAsVerilog RTL SimulationBMC Controllers And Management InterfacesXilinx Spartan 6/7 And Artix 7 ExperienceDigital Board Schematic Interpretation

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Hard Skills

RTL DevelopmentVerilogFPGA DesignASIC DesignSimulationSynthesisTiming ValidationDebuggingDigital Board SchematicsProgramming Models

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Lab EquipmentScopesAnalyzersI2CSMBUSJTAGSPILPCPCIeEthernet

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree In Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

FPGACPLDCompute BoardsASICServer-Grade ProcessorsX86ARMGPUHPE PartnersCo-Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop RTL for Xilinx (AMD) FPGA and/or Lattice CPLD designs
Select appropriate parts based on cost, complexity, longevity, expandability, and other criteria
Design hardware controls and sequence power, control, and monitoring LSI and ASIC devices within compute, switch, or storage board designs
Perform simulation, design, synthesis, and timing validation in Verilog RTL
Create IP for interface controllers and required functionality
Conduct design reviews with design and operations teams and contribute to schematic design reviews
Generate programming models and work with firmware engineers on driver development
Collaborate with board engineers on printed circuit assembly bring-up and testing
Lead or support debugging of development and field issues and document issue resolution
Work with HPE partners and vendors on requirements, co-development, and debugging
Work with FPGA vendors on roadmaps and new IP developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
4 or more years of experience writing RTL for FPGAs for complex compute boards and/or ASIC designs
Experience with BMC controllers and management interfaces using I2C, SMBUS, JTAG, SPI, LPC, Wishbone, eSPI, PCIe, and Ethernet protocols is desired
Knowledge of server-grade x86, ARM, and/or GPU processors is desired
Experience with Xilinx Spartan 6, Spartan 7, and Artix 7 families is desired
Ability to read and understand complex digital board schematics is required
Ability to work independently and within design teams on multiple projects
Ability to use lab equipment, scopes, and analyzers to debug complex problems
Ability to work successfully with engineers across all geographies to meet design requirements and schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Some travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal needs management
Inclusive workplace
Employee benefits information available through HPE Rewards