Senior FPGA Engineer - Platform

hyre; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology organization in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior FPGA Engineer to develop high-performance FPGA and SoC platforms for advanced communication systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in FPGA design and a strong grasp of VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog. You will lead design activities, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful integration of your designs into production systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape innovative solutions for secure communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on FPGA design experience within telecom, wireless, satellite communications, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog; C/C++ experience is beneficial.
• Experience with FPGA architecture, design optimization, and timing closure.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA specifications and architectures from system requirements.
• Design and implement FPGA/SoC solutions using specified platforms.
• Lead bring-up of custom FPGA-based PCBs including power sequencing.

Skills

FPGA design experience

VHDL

Verilog

System Verilog

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

TTL/DDR/AXI

Debug tools (Chipscope, ILA)

High-speed interface design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Xilinx Zynq

Intel Altera Agilex

Job description

About the job Senior FPGA Engineer - Platform

Are you an FPGA systems expert passionate about building next-generation, high-performance communication platforms? Join a cutting-edge technology organization in Abu Dhabi that is redefining secure, mission-critical wireless, tactical, and satellite communication systems. This is your opportunity to shape the core FPGA platforms that enable advanced baseband, high-speed interfaces, and embedded system solutions.

As a Senior FPGA Platform Engineer, you will take technical ownership of FPGA system design, SoC integration, board bring-up, and high-speed I/O development. You'll collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, and system architecture teams to deliver robust, production-ready platforms that power state-of-the-art communications products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA specifications and architectures from high-level block diagrams and system requirements.
• Design and implement FPGA/SoC solutions using Xilinx Zynq, Zynq Ultrascale, and/or Intel Altera Agilex platforms.
• Integrate embedded ARM subsystems, DDR memory controllers, AXI buses, and high-speed serial interfaces.
• Implement and optimize internal bus structures, clocking, PLL configurations, and timing architectures.

High-Speed Interfaces & Connectivity

• Design and debug high-speed interfaces such as JESD, CPRI/eCPRI, Ethernet (1G+), and proprietary serial links.
• Ensure signal integrity, deterministic latency, and protocol-level compliance.
• Work on system-level integration for RF/baseband, high-speed converters, and network interfaces.

System Bring-Up, Debug & Validation

• Lead bring-up of custom FPGA-based PCBs, including power sequencing, boot configuration, and interface validation.
• Use advanced debug tools: Chipscope/ILA, on-chip analyzers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.
• Develop HDL test benches, verification environments, and regression testing frameworks.
• Perform timing closure, resource optimization, and FPGA sizing.
• Utilize scripted languages (Python, MATLAB, Tcl, etc.) for automation and test environment development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work in multidisciplinary teams distributed across geographic regions.
• Support system-level integration, field testing, and qualification activities.
• Produce high-quality documentation for design reviews, manufacturing transfer, and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of hands-on FPGA design experience within telecom, wireless, broadcasting, satellite communications, or similar high-performance domains.
• Strong expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog; C/C++ experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  FPGA architecture, design optimization, and timing closure.
  SoC platforms (Zynq, Zynq Ultrascale, Agilex).
  DDR, AXI, ARM embedded subsystems.
  High-speed interfaces (JESD, CPRI/eCPRI, Ethernet, SERDES).
  Hardware bring-up and lab debugging of custom boards.
  FPGA debug tools: ILA, chipscope, on-chip simulators.
  Testbench development, verification, and automated regression.
  Scripting tools (Python, MATLAB, Tcl).
• Experience contributing to system-level design, integration, qualification, and manufacturing handover.
• Proven success collaborating with diverse, multi-cultural engineering teams.

Ready to Build the FPGA Platforms of the Future?

If you're excited to architect and deliver high-performance FPGA and SoC platforms for advanced communication systems, APPLY NOW and play a critical role in shaping the next generation of secure wireless technology.