FPGA Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design and implement intricate FPGA-based systems for Fidus clients.

• Collaborate with clients and Fidus internal teams to establish architectures, execute RTL, integrate IP, perform simulations, achieve timing closure, and assist with lab bring-up and troubleshooting.

• Create sophisticated FPGA and/or CPLD-based systems, encompassing architecture, bespoke development, integrated IP, simulations, and timing analysis and closure.

• Design FPGA systems utilizing Xilinx and Intel devices and tools.

• Engage in design reviews focusing on hardware-software interfaces and inputs/outputs.

• Conduct lab testing and prototype debugging, providing support to hardware and software engineers as required.

• Facilitate customer prototype demonstrations.

• Write test plans, design descriptions, and user documentation.

• Offer technical expertise to customers during pre-sales and project execution.

• Assist the Business Manager and Sales teams with estimates regarding project scope, schedule, and deliverables.

• Present the technical components of Fidus proposals to clients.

• Work collaboratively across functions with FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in designing with RTL/Verilog/VHDL on FPGAs.

• Knowledge of video systems and specification standards, video algorithms, high-speed memory and bus interfaces, communication protocols, and DSP or processor instantiations.

• Experience in creating designs using Xilinx or Altera FPGA families and a solid understanding of the tool flow.

• Proficient in Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, and/or ModelSim.

• Expertise in RTL design and verification, including test benches, functional simulations, and timing closure.

• Excellent communication abilities and fluency in English.

• Strong customer interaction presence and capacity to quickly grasp new technologies and processes.

• Established practices and habits that contribute to high-quality design.

• Welcomes AI as an integral part of a modern engineering toolkit.

• Holds a degree as a B.A.Sc., B.Eng. or equivalent.

• Required to complete AMD Embedded Premier Partner highest-level FPGA qualification certification upon joining.

• Must undergo background checks and security screening in accordance with Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

• May need to obtain security clearance under the Contract Security Program (CSP) managed by PSPC.

• Position is located in Canada.

• Availability for domestic and international travel may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Matching contributions to the GRSP.

• Annual profit-sharing bonuses.

• Additional supplementary benefits.

• Opportunities for customer and project-related travel.

• AMD Embedded Premier Partner FPGA qualification certification upon joining.