System Architecture & Product Vision
Define end-to-end architecture for FPGA-based platforms — from silicon selection and IP strategy to board design, firmware, and system validation. Translate market requirements into technical specifications and multi-year product roadmaps.
Innovation Leadership
Drive product-level innovation in:
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Heterogeneous FPGA architectures (AMD Versal, Altera Agilex)
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Deterministic AI/ML inference for edge computing
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High-speed interfaces (PCIe Gen6/7, CXL, 200G/400G/800G Ethernet, PQC, etc.)
Technical Decision Authority
Own all major technical decisions: FPGA device selection, IP vs. custom RTL trade-offs, verification strategy, toolchain selection, and design methodology standards.
End-to-End Product Delivery
Lead cross-functional engineering teams through full product lifecycle:
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RTL design, synthesis, place & route, timing closure
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Board design (high-speed digital, power integrity, thermal)
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Firmware and embedded software
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System integration and performance validation
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Certification and compliance
Execution Discipline
Establish and enforce engineering rigor: design reviews, verification closure (SystemVerilog/UVM), release gates, and post-silicon validation protocols. Manage NRE budgets and ensure predictable delivery against committed schedules.
Risk Management
Identify and mitigate technical risks early: silicon errata workarounds, timing closure challenges, signal integrity issues, thermal constraints, and supply chain dependencies.
Multi-Site Engineering Leadership
Unify Gurugram and Bangalore engineering teams under common design methodologies, verification frameworks, and release processes. Build a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and accountability.
Talent Development
Build and mentor the next generation of technical leaders. Create clear technical career paths from Senior Engineer through Principal/Fellow levels.
Retention & Culture
Maintain 90% retention of Senior Staff+ talent through technical mentorship, challenging problems, IP co-ownership, and a culture that values deep technical expertise. Attract top FPGA talent from across India.
Team Scaling
Scale the engineering organization from 150 to 200+ engineers over 24 months while maintaining quality, velocity, and culture.
Education & Experience
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Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
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Experience: 18+ years in FPGA/hardware engineering, including 8+ years leading engineering teams of 100+ engineers
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Product Delivery Track Record: Must have led engineering teams that delivered 2 FPGA-based products from architecture through volume production (>500 units shipped). Pure design services or consulting experience does not qualify.
FPGA Mastery
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Deep expertise with AMD/Xilinx (Versal, UltraScale+) and/or Intel/Altera (Agilex, Stratix) device families
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Advanced proficiency with Vivado, Vitis, Quartus, and High-Level Synthesis (HLS)
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Hands-on experience with complex FPGA architectures: AI Engines, DSP slices, high-speed transceivers, DDR controllers
AI/ML on FPGA
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Practical experience deploying AI/ML inference on FPGAs (Vitis AI, Versal DPU, or custom accelerators)
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Understanding of model quantization, DPU vs custom RTL trade-offs, and deterministic latency optimization
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Experience with vision processing, sensor fusion, or real-time packet processing workloads
High-Speed Digital Design
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Proven delivery of platforms with PCIe Gen5/6, 100G+ Ethernet, or RF-ADC/DAC
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Signal integrity, timing closure, and power integrity at advanced nodes
Verification & Validation
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Strong command of SystemVerilog/UVM, constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies
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Experience with HW/SE co-verification, emulation platforms, and FPGA prototyping
Board-Level Systems
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Understanding of complete system design: power architecture, thermal management, PCB layout constraints for high-speed signals
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Experience with ruggedized or embedded systems for defense/aerospace applications
Technical Leadership at Scale
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Proven ability to lead 100+ engineer organizations across multiple sites in India
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Experience unifying distributed teams under common methodologies & quality standards
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Track record of mentoring and developing senior technical leaders
Execution Excellence
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Demonstrated ability to deliver complex hardware products on time and within budget
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Experience managing multi-year product roadmaps with 8-12 month development cycles
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Disciplined approach to risk management, schedule estimation, and resource planning
Communication & Influence
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Ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear roadmaps
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Comfortable presenting technical designs to customers, partners, and executives
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Strong written and verbal communication skills for design documentation, architecture specifications, and technical reviews
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Technical Leadership: Focus on engineering excellence, product innovation, and team building
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Scale & Impact: Lead one of India’s largest dedicated FPGA product engineering teams building platforms that compete globally
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Innovation Mandate: Work at the cutting edge of FPGA-AI convergence with next-generation Versal and Agilex devices
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Ownership: Define products, not just implement requirements. Your architectural decisions will shape the company’s technical direction
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Talent Magnet: Build and lead a team of India’s best FPGA engineers working on challenging, internationally competitive products
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Equity Upside: Meaningful ESOP allocation in a company transitioning from bootstrapped to VC-backed growth
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Base Salary: Negotiable based on experience and location
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Equity: Significant ESOP allocation
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Benefits: Health insurance, and performance bonuses tied to delivery milestones
