Sr. Applications Engineer

Achronix Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor corporation based in Santa Clara, California, offering high-performance FPGA solutions. Achronix is the only supplier to have both high-performance and high-density standalone FPGAs and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) solutions in high-volume production. The Achronix FPGA and eFPGA IP offerings are further enhanced by ready-to-use PCIe accelerator cards targeting AI, ML, networking and data center applications. All Achronix products are supported by best-in-class EDA software tools.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers worldwide to resolve challenging technical issues and ensure successful integration of Achronix programmable logic solutions
• Create reference/demo designs and other technical collateral such as user guides and application notes to showcase and document FPGA features to customers
• Work closely with engineering teams to drive product planning and implementation efforts
• Work with Applications and Systems Engineering teams for FPGA bringup, validation, and troubleshooting system-level tools
• Provide on-site support to customers as needed for issues ranging from software set-up to benchmarking and silicon characterization

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog
• Strong logic design and verification background
• Good communication and writing skills with ability to multi-task
• Extensive knowledge of timing constraints and STA

Preferred Skills

• VHDL knowledge
• Understanding of FPGA/programmable logic architecture and design flows
• Experience with memory interfaces (i.e., DDR4)
• Experience with SerDes and protocol IP such as PCIe, Interlaken, and 10G/40G/100G/400G Ethernet
• Experience with processors, specifically with relation to FPGA implementation
• At least five years of experience working with FPGAs and/or ASICs in an applications, system-level, design, or verification role
• Ability to work in the lab with test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in EE, CE, or equivalent work experience

The compensation range for this position is $150,000–$250,000. Salary ranges dependent on experience and location.