Software Engineer — HLS and GenAI Applications (FPGA/SoC)

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Job Description:

As a junior engineer you will get the opportunity to work on different projects and learn about the different aspects of developing customer-facing reference designs, libraries and next-generation tooling that enhance the development experience.  

You will help design, implement and support C++ High-Level Synthesis open-source libraries and reference applications for Microchip’s FPGAs. This role blends hands-on feature development, algorithm implementation and on-board testing. You will collaborate with other teams within Microchip, including the HLS compiler team, backend tools, continuous integration/SQA, and FAE teams to deliver high-quality, well-documented functions and examples that accelerate customer adoption.

You will learn and apply the latest Generative AI techniques to increase productivity and deliver faster results from proof-of-concept to market.

The HLS Applications team uses higher levels of abstraction to build reusable libraries, and example designs, and integrate them with Libero® SoC ensuring they work reliability across supported FPGA development boards. The team also authors hands-on labs and training materials working closely with FAEs and customers to increase adoption of Microchip High-Level Synthesis Technologies.

• Build and maintain C++ HLS open-source libraries in GitHub, including image and video processing, digital signal processing, fixed-point math, and other libraries.
• Write reference designs, demos and examples that highlight the features of Microchip HLS technology and next generation tools.
• Develop and deliver FAE/customer training (labs, docs, IDE walk-throughs), including Embedded SW, HLS, and advanced system-level flows.
• Help improve on-board/CI testing for HLS (for Windows and Linux)
• Work along with FAEs and Tech Support teams to continuously improve customer experience using HLS.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Strong modern C/C++ and Python programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with FPGAs flows and development boards.
• Experience authoring training and developer guides (e.g. step-by-step labs & documentation).
• Experience with HDL languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL)
• Familiarity using Generative AI tools and frameworks such as LLMs &, RAGs.

• Experience with RISC-V is a plus.
• Knowledge of the TCL scripting language.
• Understanding with High-Level Synthesis.
• Git/GitHub development with PR workflows.

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