Sr. FPGA Prototyping Engineer, Kuiper Silicon
Description For Sr. FPGA Prototyping Engineer, Kuiper Silicon
Project Kuiper represents Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Sr. FPGA Prototyping Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge FPGA solutions for satellite communication systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new system with minimal legacy constraints, working on everything from ASIC-to-FPGA conversions to high-speed interface design.
You'll be joining a team that's focused on creating digital designs for networking functions using the latest FPGA technologies. The position requires expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog and experience with major FPGA development tools. You'll collaborate across multiple teams, including network communication architects, RF specialists, and system architects, to bring complex satellite communication systems to life.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring both deep FPGA expertise and strong collaborative skills. You'll be responsible for the entire FPGA development lifecycle, from architecture through implementation and validation. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a project that aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide.
Working at Amazon means joining a company known for innovation and scale. You'll benefit from competitive compensation ($143,300-$247,600 based on location), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that will literally reach orbit. The position requires U.S. person status due to export control regulations, reflecting the cutting-edge nature of the technology you'll be developing.
Responsibilities For Sr. FPGA Prototyping Engineer, Kuiper Silicon
- Lead ASIC-to-FPGA conversion projects, including RTL modification and optimization
- Architect and implement multi-FPGA partitioning solutions
- Design and debug high-speed interfaces including Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR
- Create and release FPGAs through development phases
- Collaborate with network communication system architects
- Collaborate with Digital Communications/RF/Signal Processing system architects
- Implement digital logic functions in FPGA prototypes
- Work with systems architects, HW engineering and FW/SW design teams
- Drive trade-off analysis for cost/size/power/performance/features
Requirements For Sr. FPGA Prototyping Engineer, Kuiper Silicon
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 7+ years in FPGA design & implementation
- Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Experience with major FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)
- Ability to design and implement digital logic systems using FPGAs
- Familiarity with timing analysis and constraints
- Basic understanding of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR)
- Experience with hardware debugging tools
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control laws
Benefits For Sr. FPGA Prototyping Engineer, Kuiper Silicon
- Medical Insurance
- 401k
- Equity
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