Senior VLSI Design Engineer

Mid-levelOn-site
CompanyIstra LLC
LocationIstra Research
CategorySoftware Engineering
DepartmentDevelopment & Technology
SeniorityMid-level
WorkplaceOn-site
Posted2026-08-30
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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.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • 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