Senior Applications Engineer – FPGA Tools at Lattice Semiconductor in LSV

Job description

Lattice Overview There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for. Job Description: ​ We are looking for a Senior Applications Engineer – FPGA Tools to join our team. This position requires knowledge and experience in the entire FPGA development tool flow from design entry to place-and-route and timing closure. Preferred skills include simulation, scripting, and RTL design experience. Experience with Lattice FPGA design software tools is a plus. Key Responsibilities Enable FPGA software tool adoption through: Conducting analysis of tool capabilities and user requirements. Preparing documentation and best practices for tool usage. Delivering training sessions and user enablement programs. Provide ITAR compliant support, ensuring adherence to export control regulations and internal processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve workflows and tool integration. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to FPGA development tools and operating environments. Strong expertise in scripting/programming and comfortable using AI tools and frameworks for automation Act as a subject matter expert for FPGA design flows, assisting customers and internal teams. Preferred Qualification (Requirements) The following experience and skills are required for this position: Must be a U.S. person for Aerospace and Defense market segment support BSEE or similar degree 5+ years of FPGA design tool experience (e.g., Radiant, Diamond, Quartus, Vivado) Strong understanding and experience in Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog Strong understanding and experience in logic synthesis tools such as Synplify Pro Strong understanding and experience in FPGA implementation flow such as place-and-route, static timing analysis, and timing closure Solid experience working with Linux environments, with the ability to manage and troubleshoot OS-level issues as needed Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment The following experience and skills are a plus for this position: Experience with a variety of EDA software simulation tools for FPGA development, including ModelSim/QuestaSim, VCS, and/or Xcelium Good understanding of FPGA architecture and applications Hands-on FPGA development experience, including verification Scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python Pay & Benefits Consistent with Lattice Semiconductor values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an