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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. FPGA Engineer, Direct to Device, Amazon Leo - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $151,200.0 - $204,600.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Boolean Algebra, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Electronic Design Automation, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Network Service, Radio-Frequency Identification, Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, SystemVerilog, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Verification, Information Technology, Build Process, Golang - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkjct9 ## About the Role 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience - Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure - Experience with Linux/Unix - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes - Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools - Experience in writing test scripts (Python preferred) to validate FPGA images in HW. - 5+ years experience in FPGA design and Implementation using System Verilog. - Experience with Xilinx/AMD (or Altera) FPGAs. - Experience with uArchitecture, RTL coding, FPGA optimization for timing & power, simulation, and validation Preferred Qualifications - 6+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience - Master's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience with phased array antennas and/or other complex RF systems - Experience with high speed networking, SerDes, 50G/100G Ethernet or Interlaken - Familiarity with AXI4 and AXI Streaming interfaces - Proven track record of successfully fielding and supporting FPGA and ASIC products ## Description As an FPGA engineer for D2D, you will collaborate with systems architects, hardware engineering design teams & FW/SW teams to bring up and test complex systems combining FPGAs, custom ASICs, and RF. Additionally, you will: - Lead the design and implementation of complex real-time embedded systems - Lead the design and implementation of programable logic for next generation antenna systems - Design software for high-volume phased array manufacturing - Develop calibration software for on-orbit applications - Characterize subsystems and systems related to antennas - Design automation for 2D and 3D structures - Develop bring up tools and testing for phased array systems Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 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