FAE FPGA

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Field Applications Engineer (FAE) specializing in FPGA and SoC solutions to join our France-based team. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales teams, and product specialists to drive the adoption of advanced FPGA technologies across key market segments including Industrial, Aerospace & Defense, Communications, Smart Energy, Transportation, and Embedded Systems.

This customer-facing role combines strong technical expertise with business acumen, helping customers accelerate their designs while identifying new opportunities for growth.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in FPGA design, digital design, or field application engineering.

• Knowledge of:

  • FPGA architectures and development flows

  • VHDL and/or Verilog/SystemVerilog

  • Simulation and verification methodologies

  • Timing analysis and timing closure

  • Embedded systems and processor-based architectures

  • High-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SERDES, etc.)

• Experience supporting customer projects in a technical role.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Fluent in English and French.

• Ability to travel regularly within France and occasionally across Europe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA SoC platforms integrating ARM® or RISC-V processors.

• Knowledge of Linux, RTOS, and embedded software development.

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Automation, Communications Infrastructure, or Automotive applications.

• Familiarity with functional safety and cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience in a customer-facing role such as FAE, Application Engineer, Design Engineer, or Technical Consultant.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-first mindset with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge FPGA and SoC technologies.

• Engage with leading innovators across Europe.

• Influence strategic customer projects from concept to production.

• Be part of a collaborative "One Team" engineering culture.

• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• Exposure to diverse industries and next-generation embedded systems.

If you are passionate about FPGA technology, enjoy working directly with customers, and want to help shape the future of intelligent embedded systems, we would like to hear from you.

Travel Time:

25% - 50%

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