Senior FPGA Design Engineer

About Us

Domo Broadcast Solutions (DBS) is the leading manufacturer of best-in-class broadcast solutions that enable some of the most-celebrated and demanding events and sporting moments to be captured and shared to global audiences.

Specialising in wireless cameras, remote production/REMI, encoding and decoding, IP Mesh, and associated technologies, we deliver ultra-reliable, broadcast-quality, ultra-low latency video and audio via wireless microwave, IP, or fibre links.

Our customers rely on our broadcast solutions and technologies for world-class events including the NFL, World Rally, Formula E, Americas Cup and Eurovision. We are committed to providing superior quality goods, services and support to capture the moments that matter.

About the role

You will work in a team that develops broadcast products for motor racing, wireless cameras and remote production applications, supplying blue chip broadcast clients around the world. With a systems focus, you will work on complex solutions across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop FPGA-based video, audio and RF processing systems, including simulation and hardware validation.

* Develop embedded software (Python/C++) interfacing with FPGAs and on-board hardware, with a focus on clean, reusable and user-friendly APIs.

* Contribute to system-level design, translating product requirements into efficient technical solutions.

* Capture and prioritise requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers.

* Provide support to product quality and customers when needed.

Essential Skills

* FPGA design experience using VHDL or Verilog.

* Embedded software development in C/C++.

* Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN).

* Familiarity with embedded software development environments.

* Experience using test equipment or software tools for signal analysis and debugging.

Desirable Skills

* Embedded Linux experience, including Yocto bring-up/customisation and U-Boot.

* Familiarity with PCB design, schematics, layout tools and best practices.

* Experience with Xilinx/AMD Vivado toolchains and video/audio IP cores.

* Knowledge of Kintex-7, Ultrascale+, Zynq and MPSoC architectures.

* Embedded Linux kernel driver development experience.

* Experience with Docker and containerised development environments.

* Web systems design and IP networking knowledge.

* Java or JavaScript experience, preferably front-end (e.g. React, Electron).

* Knowledge of digital video standards or broadcast systems.

* Experience using JIRA, Confluence and Bitbucket for project collaboration.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

Our employees receive:

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

* A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.

* Company bonus scheme

* Annual pay reviews (discretional)

* A personal approach to training and development

* Employee Assistance Program

* Income protection

* Life assurance

* Flexible core working hours.

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DBS is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.

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