Senior VLSI Design Engineer

Description The Istra Hardware team is a top-tier group focused on developing and refining the hardware capabilities within Istra's complex product. Our implementation process is end-to-end, covering all hardware development components. In this role, you will take full end-to-end responsibility for the system, architecture, design, implementation, and testing of various complex FPGA-based hardware systems and accelerators.

We are seeking an individual with strong analytical and design capabilities, as well as extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of hardware development. In this role, you will be a key player in: Design & Implementation: Creating complex FPGA-based systems for ultra-low latency applications. System Ownership: Driving the entire development lifecycle, from characterizing system requirements and specs to defining the SW-HW API.

Problem Solving: Applying a systematic approach to analyze and debug complex production issues, pinpointing the root cause in either the hardware or software domain. Infrastructure Development: Building and implementing hardware analysis and development infrastructures to shorten the development cycles even further.

Requirements

BSc/MSc in Computer/Electrical Engineering from a well known academic institute (Cum Laude). At least 5 years experience in hardware design. Former experience in hardware-integrated software development, with a comprehensive understanding of the full product stack and its interfaces. Proficient in HDL (Verilog / System Verilog / VHDL) language.

Lab debugging and troubleshooting skills. Experience in FPGA development for Xilinx devices - advantage Software skills in C/C++ - advantage. Scripting skills in Python / R / Tcl - advantage. Self sufficient with a can-do attitude. Team player with excellent communication skills