Lead Engineer - FPGA Design

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
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Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
We are shaping the future of digital connectivity the world relies on.
The Role
The Tech Lead FPGA Designer will lead a team in designing and optimizing FPGA solutions for Radio and RAN products, ensuring technical leadership and collaborative execution with hardware and software engineers.
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About this opportunity
We are seeking a Tech Lead FPGA Designer to join the Ericsson Silicon organization. In this pivotal role, you will provide technical leadership to a group of dedicated engineers committed to developing world-class Radio and RAN Compute products.
You will lead the FPGA team in designing, integrating, and optimizing complex systems for high-efficiency data transfer and processing with embedded subsystems. As part of our global organization, you'll collaborate with talented teams across our various sites.
We are committed to Agile principles, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
What you will do
• Lead the design and implementation of advanced FPGA-based Radio and RAN Compute solutions.• Lead efforts to optimize FPGA designs for maximum performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.• Guide hardware and software engineers in the integration of FPGA solutions into larger systems, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution.• Apply and refine industry-standard tools and methodologies for FPGA development and implementation.• Conduct research and provide thought leadership on the latest advancements in FPGA technology, including AI and Machine Learning trends in academia and industry.• Author key documents such as comprehensive requirements and design specifications• Lead design reviews and champion innovative ideas to enhance FPGA solutions and drive technological advancement.• Collaborate closely with FPGA suppliers to ensure alignment and integration • Work closely with verification and lab engineers, as well as hardware design and verification teams, to ensure comprehensive testing and validation• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members
The skills you bring
• 10+ years of experience in FPGA development, including leadership roles.• Extensive knowledge of:
o FPGA technology, design environments, and advanced design methodologies.
o FPGA design tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, or similar) and emerging technologies.
o Hardware description languages (HDL), such as Verilog or VHDL.• Proven expertise in various communication protocols such as Ethernet with IPSec/MACSEC, PCIE gen6, I2C/I3C, SPI, etc. • Advanced proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, shell scripting, etc.• Strong familiarity with hardware architecture and digital signal processing, with a strategic vision• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a track record of driving innovation.• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.• High self-motivation and the ability to work independently while leading and inspiring teams.• A track record of successful cross-team and cross-site cooperation, including leadership roles.• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: India (IN) || Bangalore
Req ID: 766509

Top Skills

Ethernet
Fpga
I2C
I3C
Ipsec
Macsec
Pcie
Python
Quartus
Shell Scripting
Spi
Tcl
Verilog
Vhdl
Vivado

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What We Do

Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.

We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.

Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.

Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.

Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.

As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.

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