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# FPGA Firmware Design Manager

- **Company:** KLA-Tencor
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $153,300.0 - $260,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Digital Technology, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, Fpga Hardware
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Search/job/Milpitas-CA/FPGA-Firmware-Design-Manager_2638695

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Firmware Design Manager to lead a team of FPGA and firmware engineers responsible for developing high-performance digital solutions for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and multi-functional collaboration to drive FPGA firmware architecture, implementation, verification, release, and support throughout the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in FPGA development, digital system architecture, and engineering leadership, with demonstrated experience of delivering complex products in a fast-paced environment., * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field.

 * 5+ years of FPGA firmware development experience.
 * Strong expertise with FPGA development tools and methodologies., * Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent combination of any relevant education and experience
 * 8+ years of relevant experience with proven ability to lead including 4+ years of management experience

## Description

* Lead the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of FPGA firmware for advanced inspection and metrology systems.
 * Drive FPGA design reviews and establish standards for coding, simulation, verification, documentation, and release processes.
 * Provide technical guidance on: High-speed digital interfaces; Data acquisition systems; Image processing pipelines; Motion control systems; Real-time embedded systems; FPGA-based signal processing
 * Ensure designs are scalable, maintainable, and reusable across multiple product platforms.
 * Participate in system architecture definition and technology roadmap planning.

Team Management

 * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of FPGA firmware engineers.
 * Set project priorities and allocate resources across multiple programs.
 * Manage employee performance, provide coaching, and support career development.
 * Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
 * Recruit, interview, and onboard high-performing engineering talent.


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