FPGA Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Oxford, Oxfordshire
10 months ago
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FPGA Engineer | Hybrid | Oxford

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced FPGA engineer to join an exciting company with international attention, working on the cutting edge of technology. They are very R&D focused and work on developing new technologies for some of the fastest emerging markets in the world.

They have an innovative culture focused on knowledge-sharing and a mutual passion for engineering.

Responsibilities as an FPGA Engineer:

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop ground-breaking & first-of-its-kind projects

  • Develop and verify real-time DSP algorithms and high-speed feedback control systems on FPGAs

  • Design and implement electronic control systems and high-speed FPGA-based interfaces

  • Debug complex embedded systems involving hardware, firmware, and software, and perform rigorous testing using precision measurement tools

    Required skills:

  • Extensive engineering or computer science experience with strong FPGA development skills using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

  • Proficient in implementing DSP algorithms, digital transceivers, and control loops on FPGAs

  • Skilled in system-level analysis, design trade-offs, and problem-solving within collaborative teams

  • Deep understanding of digital and RF hardware performance and constraints, including software-based control of FPGA IP blocks

    Desirable skills:

  • Experience with Xilinx Zynq and RFSoCs

  • Competent in PCB design

  • Proficient in embedded systems programming using C/C++ or Rust, with working knowledge of Python

  • Familiar with Git, and SDR systems

    What you'll get as an FPGA Engineer.

  • Competitive salary

  • Flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, and hybrid working

  • Stock options

  • Private medical care



Apply now to be part of the future of engineering!

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