FPGA Architect (Compute Test, Oregon)

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Opportunity Overview

Teradynes Compute Test Division develops advanced test solutions for next-generation silicon including high-performance SoCs and accelerators powering modern compute and AI systems.

We are seeking aSenior FPGA Architectto play a key role in architecting and delivering high-performance FPGA-based solutions at the heart of our test platforms. This role involves working at the intersection of FPGA design board-level hardware and system architecturesolving complex problems involving high-speed interfaces tight timing margins and system-level constraints.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver robust scalable solutions that directly impact the quality and performance of cutting-edge semiconductor devices.

• Drive FPGA designfrom architecture through implementation and bring-up including requirements definition and trade-off analysis
• Architect and implement high-performance FPGA solutions involving complex interfaces and subsystem integration
• Partner closely with hardware software and system engineering teams to deliver cohesive system-level solutions
• Leadtiming closure resource optimization and performance tuningfor advanced FPGA designs
• Define and execute validation strategies including lab bring-up debug and root cause analysis using JTAG and lab instrumentation
• Contribute to PCB and system design decisions impacting FPGA performance and integration
• Develop automation and debug tools using scripting (TCL Python) to improve design and validation workflows

• 8 years of hands-on experience in FPGA design and development
• Deep expertise inVerilog/SystemVerilogfor design and debugging
• Proven experience withAMD (Xilinx) and/or Intel FPGA toolchains including synthesis implementation and timing closure
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and ability to interpret schematics
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe DDR SerDes or similar
• Demonstrated ability to bring up and debug FPGA designs on hardware platforms
• Experience with protocols such as AXI4 USB I2C SPI
• Scripting proficiency (TCL Python) for automation and tooling
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with SystemVerilog-based verification methodologies (UVM or similar)
• Familiarity with FPGA SoCs and embedded processor subsystems
• Strong system-level thinking and ability to debug across FPGA board and software boundaries
• Ability to balance architectural decisions with implementation constraints
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $192300- $307600. This range is a good faith estimate and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits:

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs including medical dental vision Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance paid vacation & holidays tuition assistance programs and more. Please click here to see details.

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