FPGA Product Application Engineer

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THE ROLE:   

We are looking for an FPGA Product Application Engineer to provide technical support with a deep focus on Ethernet subsystems for Xilinx FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays), SoCs (System on a Chip), and ACAPs (Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform) as well as the associated Xilinx tools, software drivers, and IP (Intellectual Property). The PAE works with customers, field engineers, technical marketing, and factory engineers in a worldwide team to rapidly resolve complex technical issues. The PAE enables customers to complete their designs and recommends improvements to AMD products. The environment is fast moving with a focus on emerging technologies.  

THE PERSON:   

As a PAE you will deliver embedded application support to our growing customer base for the next generation of products AMD is producing. In this high visibility position, your expertise will be necessary to define application products, develop solutions, assess root causes, and produce solution resolutions.  

This role is for Embedded Ethernet support of AMD Ethernet Drivers & IP's on AMD FPGA's, SoC's, and ACAP devices. We are seeking someone with a proven track record that demonstrates their ability to attack problems from multiple angles until resolution. Someone with great debug instincts who can debug complex HW/SW designs remotely or by recreating customer issues on local HW or in simulation using intelligently devised tests & methods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Provide direct technical support to customers on critical design issues with a focus on embedded software and hardware 
• Collaborate with cross functional team members to identify customer problems and propose appropriate solutions 
• Advise customers on design techniques and the implementation of alternative solutions 
• Develop tactical projects to explain or demonstrate product features. 
• Generate self-support materials including application notes, reference designs, and answer records 

• Analyze customer cases and use data to influence product improvements. 
• Identify gaps in products, provide test cases and work with engineering to resolve problems  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:   

• Ability to build custom PetaLinux/Yocto images, modify Device Trees using system-user.dtsi, and debug/patch Linux driver code for MPSoC US+ & Versal device families
• Building, debugging, and deploying complete embedded Linux systems from source, including bootloaders 

• Use of FSBL, U-Boot, Linux kernel, root filesystems, device-tree, QEMU, XEN hypervisors, and BSP's (Board Support Packages) 
• Bare-Metal/Standalone: Writing simple C applications (Vitis) to verify connectivity without an OS
• Computer architecture knowledge including interrupt, cache, and peripheral standards (Ethernet, USB, I2C, UART, CAN, DisplayPort). 
• Experience in C, C++, shell/Python scripting  
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills  
• High initiative and self-starter 

• Ability to communicate technical information in an organized and understandable fashion 
• Customer oriented approach with a demonstrated concern and desire to work with and assist customers 
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and track many activities    

PREFERRED ETHERNET EXPERIENCE:   

• Experience modifying Device Trees to enable Ethernet PHYs
• Familiarity with AMD Ethernet IP's & Linux/Bare-Metal drivers such as PS-GEM, 1G/2.5G Ethernet PCS/PMA or SGMII IP, AXI 1G/2.5G Ethernet Subsystem IP, 1G/10G/25G Switching IP, MRMAC, DCMAC, Macb Driver, Linux AXI Ethernet Driver
• Familiarity with RGMII, SGMII, 1000BASE-X, 1000BASE-T interfaces

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related equivalent

Alternate Location: San Jose, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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