FPGA Engineer

Summary

Apple Israel is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer with strong capabilities in system and hardware-level design. The engineer will play an integral role for Apple, requiring an experienced, self-driven engineer with great initiative. The individual will be responsible for selection, development, and integration of FPGA’s that implement functionality on prototypes: spanning from low-level hardware control & status for embedded systems, to high speed links, to high level IP blocks, to custom hardware-accelerated algorithms & filters. nThis role offers an incredible opportunity to work with and learn from world-class experts in multiple disciplines, while working on exciting design applications.

Description

Experience and strong foundations in digital design and communications.n3+ years of experience developing embedded systems with:nMicro-controllers, microprocessors (ARM), computers.nProcessor peripheral interfaces (USB, I2C, SPI, storage, high speed serial I/F’s).nExperience with industry-standard protocols (PCI Express, USB, Ethernet, etc). nExperience with board bring-up and debug of digital hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficient in Verilog RTL languagenExperienced with large FPGA development on Altera or Xilinx devicesnVery familiar with Altera's or Xilinx's build flow including design entry in Verilog, synthesis, place and route, timing constraints and timing closurenHands on with lab FPGA debug methodologies, such as ChipScope, SignalTap or othersnHands on experience with lab debug equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analysersnExperience with verification methodologies, RTL and gate level simulations and debugnExperience debugging silicon and PCB issuesnExcellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to take on diverse challenges

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HAPS platform and tools flow (Synplify/Certify)nASIC Design/Verification experiencenAble to write scripts in python, perl or other scripting languagesnSoftware skills in C/C++nBSc/ MSc in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Engineering