The role is for an exceptional engineer in the Electrical Engineering organization at KLA, focusing on advancing business priorities through high-impact work. The team develops innovative semiconductor solutions that combine low-noise analog designs with sophisticated digital signal processing. The position involves close collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and testing of FPGA firmware. This role is critical in shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience with complex FPGA firmware designs.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs or Intel/Altera FPGAs.
• Proficiency with FPGA simulation tools such as Vivado or ModelSim.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages such as Verilog or System Verilog.
• Strong understanding of FPGA timing analysis and the ability to resolve timing-related issues.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Solid knowledge of interface protocols, including PCIe, Aurora, DDR4, 10GbE, SPI, and I²C.
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts and Embedded Linux build systems.
• Self-motivated and independent with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Define FPGA firmware requirements and specifications, and develop designs from concept through production release.
• Design, implement, and debug FPGA firmware for embedded sensing and communication systems.
• Design testbenches for simulation, perform timing analysis and closure, and verify FPGA functionality.
• Collaborate with hardware and embedded software engineers to develop FPGA firmware for high-performance mixed-signal systems.
• Understand and gather project specifications and performance requirements at the board and system levels.
• Adhere to project schedules and deliverables.
• Create and maintain technical documentation that meets established quality standards.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.