Alcon
Eye Care
PrincipalFPGAImagePipelineEngineer
“Principal FPGA Image Pipeline Engineer at Alcon. Skills: FPGA, Image Processing, HLS, VHDL/Verilog. Develop image processing pipeline on FPGA using HLS. Translate image processing algorithm from C/Matlab to FPGA fabric”
Industry & Context.
Relocation assistance: Yes, Visa Sponsorship: Yes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience, Ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English, 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Nice to Have
Prior FPGA design experience with an emphasis on High Level Synthesis (HLS), developing complex architectures, implementing finite state machines, applying best‑practice design techniques such as writing constraints and closing timing, Experience with object-oriented programing with C++, Understanding of image sensor concepts like gain, exposure, shutter, Basic ISP (Image Signal Processor) knowledge like brightness, contrast, gamma, debayer, Knowledge of how to use version control, Proficient with major FPGA development environments (such as Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Altera Quartus, or Microchip LiberoSoC), at least one FPGA simulation tool (ModelSim or Questa), Proficient with following programming languages: VHDL, Verilog/System C/C++; Python, Knowledge of basic interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART/RS-232, Working experience of HyperTerminal, TeraTerm, or equivalent, Ability to read and understand schematics and PCB layout, Hands‑on experience using standard electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, frequency generators, logic analyzers, etc.), ability to troubleshoot issues at the Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) level
What You'll Do.
Develop image processing pipeline on FPGA using HLS
Translate image processing algorithm from C/Matlab to FPGA fabric
Improve algorithm in C/Matlab and HLS
Design FPGA logic using VHDL and Verilog
Close timing on FPGA designs
Interface FPGA to external hardware peripherals
Program embedded processors using C language
Test embedded system through UART/RS-232
Develop firmware following Agile Design Methodology
Use version control to commit and push firmware code
Perform code review through pull request
Write detailed design documentation
Create host computer test tool or script using C/C++ or python
Test embedded systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with outside customers, suppliers, and functional peer groups; Communicating to vendors’ field application engineers (FAE) for technical support; Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment
Communication Scope
Fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Process & Methodology
Agile Design Methodology
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