Director, FPGA Engineering, MP

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

Primary Function of Position:The Director of Firmware Development for the Multiport Organization leads a functional team of talented and dedicated managers and individual contributors focused on the design, testing and implementation of firmware on a suite of FPGAs to enable critical vision, motion control, communications and safety functions for the daVinci Robotic Platform and other Intuitive products.Roles & Responsibilities:Direct a technical team to specify, design, develop, verify, and maintain FPGA firmwareCollect technical requirements from cross-functional teamsArchitect and manage development of high-performance FPGA IPDefine and champion best practices and development processesDevelop system-level architecture, requirements, and specifications in cooperation with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teamsSelect FPGA devices for cost, capacity and performance to meet project requirementsManage relationships with FPGA and tool vendorsProvide guidance to and grow the leaders of the FPGA firmware teamsProvide direction and foster an environment that encourages creativity and completionHelp the team develop technical strategies that address business needs and requirementsWork with senior executives and internal customers to define product pillars and business goalsManage managers, departmental budget, resource allocation and enterprise-level business applications pertaining to the functional unitQualificationsExperience, Education, & Training:Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Master's degree preferred15+ years of experience developing electronics and FPGA-based products10+ years of managing technical teams3+ years of managing technical leadership teamExtensive experience coding VHDL and/or Verilog requiredExtensive experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs and Tools required Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating and change management skillsExperience with product design in an FDA (or other agency) regulated industry for mission critical applications is desired; comfort with concepts of design input, design output, traceability, and risk analysisExcellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skillsAbility to travel domestic and internationally on an as needed basisAdditional InformationDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.Mandatory NoticesU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee's start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Master's degree preferred
15+ years of experience developing electronics and FPGA-based products
10+ years of managing technical teams
3+ years of managing technical leadership team
Extensive experience coding VHDL and/or Verilog required
Extensive experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs and Tools required
Strong project management, planning, decision making, negotiating and change management skills
Excellent communication (written, verbal), presentation and documentation skills
Ability to travel domestic and internationally on an as needed basis

Nice To Haves

Experience with product design in an FDA (or other agency) regulated industry for mission critical applications is desired; comfort with concepts of design input, design output, traceability, and risk analysis

Responsibilities

Direct a technical team to specify, design, develop, verify, and maintain FPGA firmware
Collect technical requirements from cross-functional teams
Architect and manage development of high-performance FPGA IP
Define and champion best practices and development processes
Develop system-level architecture, requirements, and specifications in cooperation with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering teams
Select FPGA devices for cost, capacity and performance to meet project requirements
Manage relationships with FPGA and tool vendors
Provide guidance to and grow the leaders of the FPGA firmware teams
Provide direction and foster an environment that encourages creativity and completion
Help the team develop technical strategies that address business needs and requirements
Work with senior executives and internal customers to define product pillars and business goals
Manage managers, departmental budget, resource allocation and enterprise-level business applications pertaining to the functional unit