Senior Memory Systems Design Engineer - FPGA

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize complex digital systems using Xilinx FPGAs (Zynq, UltraScale+, Versal architectures)
• Develop and maintain RTL code using VHDL/Verilog for high-speed digital signal processing applications
• Design reusable, parameterizable IP cores and custom interfaces including PCIe, AXI4, and DDR memory controllers
• Develop embedded software, device drivers, and low-level firmware for FPGA-CPU interfaces
• Lead FPGA system validation and verification using tools like ChipScope and ILA
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in architectural design reviews

Requirements

• 5-7 years of proven experience in FPGA design and development
• Extensive experience with Xilinx FPGAs (Zynq-7000, Zynq UltraScale+)
• Proficiency with Vivado Design Suite and IP Integrator
• Strong RTL design skills using VHDL or Verilog
• Embedded firmware development experience with C/C++ for ARM Cortex processors
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR3/4, and NAND Flash
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Tcl, or Bash
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine learning principles and implementation on FPGA platforms
• Experience with other FPGA vendors like Intel/Altera, Microsemi, or Lattice
• Knowledge of AI acceleration frameworks and neural network deployment
• Familiarity with High-Level Synthesis (HLS) for ML workloads

About the Company

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and relentlessly innovates to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas through groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies.