Field Application Engineer – Graduate Rotational Program - CA, San Jose, United States

Originally posted 18 August 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This 18-month Field Applications Engineer Rotational Program develops engineers specializing in FPGA technologies. The program provides immersive experiences across multiple disciplines to build technical expertise and business acumen.

What you'll do

• Rotate through 3-4 departments, gaining hands-on experience in FPGA architecture and design, pre-sales engineering, technical marketing, customer support, application debugging, and training development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems using FPGA-based solutions.
• Engage directly with customers to identify challenges, propose solutions, and support implementation.
• Develop and present technical demos, proofs-of-concept, and training materials.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of digital design, FPGA architectures, and hardware description language (VHDL/Verilog).
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus).
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer interactions or training.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of embedded systems, signal processing, or high-speed interfaces.

Skills: Field Applications Engineer, FPGA technologies, customer support, technical demos, digital design