Principal Engineer, FPGA Architecture

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you'll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We're dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we're building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

• Our research team identifies data movement bottlenecks in AI systems and solves them with new memory and storage SoC architecture, proving each idea on FPGA with real AI workloads
• Location: Daily onsite presence at our Folsom office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Job ID: 43081

• Define architecture and microarchitecture for SoC blocks and prototype them on FPGA
• Analyze AI system workloads (e.g., LLM inference) to identify memory, storage, and network bottlenecks
• Propose and evaluate novel hardware architectures that address these bottlenecks more efficiently than existing solutions
• Design, implement, and debug high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, and memory interfaces
• Build high-throughput data paths with efficient buffering and flow control
• Develop simulation and lab-based validation, including stress and error-injection testing
• Integrate prototypes with host software, servers, and network equipment
• Analyze performance, power, and cost trade-offs and translate results into SoC requirements
• Lead research from problem definition to publication, patents, and presentations at top-tier conferences

What You Bring

• BE (BS/MS/Ph. D. preferred) in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of working experiences in architecture development
• Research mindset: comfortable defining problems, forming hypotheses, and validating them with experiments
• Interest in AI infrastructure and data systems; publications are plus
• Strong System Verilog RTL design and debug skills
• Proven FPGA timing closure experience on large, high-speed designs
• Hands-on experience with at least one high-speed interface (Ethernet, PCIe, or DDR/LPDDR)
• Experience in storage (NVMe/SSD), networking (RDMA/RoCE), or memory (CXL) systems
• Self-motivated problem-solver with an ability to work well in a team
• Inclusive, adapt your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

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What We Offer

• The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions.
• Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

• This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.
• In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves.
• An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

• Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
• Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
• Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, caregiver support, and medical travel support.
• Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
• Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
• Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
• Base Pay Range $219,000 - $351,000 USD