Senior FPGA Researcher

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior FPGA Researcher to join our core research and development team. This role is central to advancing the performance, efficiency, and capabilities of our FPGA-based computing platforms. You will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hardware acceleration for AI/ML models and autonomous systems. Key Responsibilities: FPGA Architecture Research: Conduct research and design high-performance, power-efficient FPGA architectures specifically for accelerating cutting-edge AI/ML models (e.g., CNNs, Transformers, etc.) and real-time control systems. Toolchain Development & Optimization: Work closely with the software team to enhance and extend the capabilities of our proprietary toolchains ( Gati, Periplex ) to improve performance, latency, and resource utilization for generated hardware logic. Low-Level Implementation: Design, implement, and verify critical IP cores and system components using traditional Hardware Description Languages (HDL: Verilog/VHDL) and High-Level Synthesis (HLS) techniques. Performance Analysis: Develop and implement rigorous methodologies for benchmarking and profiling FPGA designs, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing the hardware-software stack. System Integration: Oversee the integration of complex FPGA designs within the complete system, ensuring seamless interaction with embedded processors (like ARM/RISC-V) and operating systems (like embedded Linux). Innovation & Publication: Stay abreast of the latest developments in FPGA technology, computer architecture, and AI acceleration, proposing innovative solutions and contributing to patents or publications. Required Qualifications: Education: Master?s degree or Ph.D. in ECE, VLSI, or a related field. Experience: 0 to 3 years of industry experience in FPGA design, architecture, and research, particularly for high-performance computing or embedded systems. Core FPGA Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Verilog/VHDL and deep understanding of advanced FPGA features (DSPs, BRAMs, UltraRAM, specialized routing). Tool Flow Expertise: Hands-on experience with major vendor tool flows (e.g., Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Intel Quartus) and synthesis, placement, and routing optimization techniques. Acceleration: Proven experience in designing hardware accelerators for parallel data processing, signal processing, or AI/ML inference . HLS: Strong background in using High-Level Synthesis (HLS) tools to map algorithms to efficient hardware structures. System Knowledge: Understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, and interface protocols (e.g., PCIe, AXI, DDR). Join Us at Vicharak - Shape the Future of Computing! Position Details: Salary: 10 to 15 LPA Locations: Surat, Gujarat If you possess an unwavering interest in this field and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, we want to hear from you! Come be part of Vicharak and be at the forefront of molding the future of computing through our groundbreaking FPGA technology. For more insights, visit our website: https://vicharak.in