FPGA Engineer

DescriptionProject Kuiper is a new initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Come join us at Amazon!Key job responsibilitiesThe Role:Create FPGA solutions to support Amazon Project Kuiper’s satellite communication system. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking new system with few legacy constraints. The FPGA design engineer will work with systems teams to define/develop/implement/test/release FPGA based solutions to enable Project Kuiper. This will focus on creating digital designs for networking functions using the latest generations of FPGA technologies and modern FPGA design processes and tools.In this role you will:

Create and release FPGAs through the development phases of uArchitecture-RTL Design-Physical Implementation-Timing Closure–Simulation Validation– Lab Based Silicon Validation

Collaborate with network communication system architects to define and design/implement/test/release/support networking functions targeted to FPGA technology

Collaborate with Digital Communications/Networking system architects and design engineers to implement digital logic functions in FPGAs.

Collaborate with system architects and design engineers to implement digital logic functions in FPGA prototypes to validate/tradeoff architecture & design alternatives

Collaborate with systems architects, HW engineering design teams & FW/SW design teams to bring up and test systems combining FPGA, firmware, RF, and Networking functions.

Drive trade-off analysis to benefit customer experience and optimization of target technology resources for cost/size/power/performance/features

Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or 7 + years of FPGA experience

5+ years of experience in FPGA design & implementation

Experience with System Verliog RTL coding

Experience in the design, test, delivery, support of multiple FPGAs shipping to customers

Experience with Intel & Xilinx FPGAs

Experience with modern ASIC / FPGA design and verification tools

Experience with uArchitecture, RTL coding, FPGA optimization for timing & power, simulation, and validation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Computer Networking Systems from Layer2 to Layer4, TCP/IP

Experience with high speed networking, SerDes, 50G and 100G Ethernet.

Proven track record of successfully fielding and supporting FPGA and ASIC products

Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us&ltbr/>&ltbr/&gtAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.&ltbr/>&ltbr/&gtOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.