Zt Systems
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About The Role The Staff CPLD Engineer will be responsible for CPLD/FPGA architecture design, development, validation, and maintenance for server platforms.
The Staff CPLD Engineer will be responsible for CPLD/FPGA architecture design, development, validation, and maintenance for server platforms. This role works closely with Electrical Engineering, BMC, BIOS, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust hardware control solutions and implement innovative design concepts. The engineer will also drive power sequencing logic development, issue resolution, and continuous improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
Work closely with EE, BMC, and BIOS teams for CPLD/FPGA design, validation, debugging, and maintenance.
Develop and maintain server production power-on sequence control logic using CPLD/FPGA.
Design, implement, and verify new CPLD/FPGA features and architectures to support next-generation server platforms.
Create development specifications, test plans, validation procedures, and design documentation.
Perform CPLD/FPGA simulation, debugging, root cause analysis, and issue tracking throughout product development.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful product integration and delivery.
Support board bring-up, system validation, and manufacturing-related engineering activities.
Drive design optimizations for reliability, performance, and scalability.
Review technical requirements and provide engineering assessments and recommendations.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
Typically requires 8+ years of CPLD/FPGA design experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree.
Proficient in HDL programming languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
Experience in server, storage, networking, or embedded system development.
Familiar with power sequencing, hardware control logic, system monitoring, and board-level design concepts.
Experience with simulation, timing analysis, debugging, and validation tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global team environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to drive projects independently and deliver results under tight schedules.
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
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