The Backstory...

Preparing for a hardware engineering interview can be an overwhelming experience, particularly when trying to find trustworthy resources. During my own preparation, I quickly realized that the internet is littered with fragmented and unreliable material. To cut through the noise, I initially started putting together structured study guides purely for my own self-study.

Later, while serving on interview committees, I noticed a recurring issue: even exceptional graduates from top-tier universities often possessed significant gaps in their understanding of real-world design challenges. I decided to share the practical materials I had compiled. The overwhelmingly positive response to these resources ultimately led to the creation of fpgadesign.io.

Moving Away from Substack

I initially started a Substack newsletter in 2024, but soon found that weekly emails with random questions lacked the depth and structure required for serious interview prep. I transitioned to this dedicated platform to build a comprehensive, well-organized resource hub designed to help students, hobbyists, and industry veterans navigate the technical depths of hardware interviews with clarity and confidence.

About the Author

My name is Milind Parelkar. I am a Principal Engineer at Qualcomm Research. Over my 20-year career, I have specialized in high-performance FPGA and ASIC designs, architecting core technologies for 5G, 6G, and advanced Wi-Fi systems. Having evaluated hundreds of candidates for specialized hardware roles, I built this site—and wrote my book, Demystifying the Digital Design Interview—to equip engineers with the practical knowledge they need to succeed in their careers.

A Required Disclaimer

In an era flooded with AI-generated content, finding trustworthy technical guidance is difficult. While I occasionally use AI tools to refine grammar and readability, the core of this blog relies entirely on the human touch.
Every article is meticulously crafted by me, drawing strictly on years of battle-tested industry expertise. This is a resource built on genuine experience, not automated noise.

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