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It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality.\nEnergy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.\nJob Description:\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCollaborate with toolchain (Lattice Radiant, Diamond) developers to integrate models into synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis tools.\nBuild detailed software models of Lattice FPGA devices (e.g., Avant, Certus, MachXO) including logic cells, IO blocks, PLLs, and routing fabrics.\nCollaborate with toolchain developers to integrate models into synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis tools.\nTranslate technical specifications and hardware datasheets into actionable design models.\nSimulate device-level behavior to validate functional correctness.\nImplement configuration and bitstream handling models for programming.\nProvide detailed documentation and interface guidelines for engineers and stakeholders.\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.\nStrong grasp of FPGA architecture, device internals, and digital design principles.\nProficiency in C++, Python, or SystemC for hardware-software modeling.\nExperience with FPGA families and their proprietary or open-source toolchains.\nFamiliarity with modeling languages and techniques (RTL abstraction, structural modeling, etc.).\nKnowledge of EDA flow components - synthesis, PnR, timing analysis, and simulation.\nIndustrial experience in similar field for > 5 years.\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience with open-source FPGA ecosystems (e.g., Yosys, nextpnr, IceStorm, Trellis).\nPrior work with device abstraction frameworks or virtual prototyping tools.\nFamiliarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) and simulation tools (e.g., Modelsim, Synopsis VCS).\nStrong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning capabilities.\nExcellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.\nWhat We Offer\n\nDirect impact on the evolution of FPGA development tools and methodology.\nCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.\nA highly collaborative and intellectually driven team environment.\nSupportive cross-geo team environment and technical mentorship.\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in:\nMalaysiaLattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. 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