FPGA Engineer

ThoughtStorm; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ThoughtStorm is seeking an FPGA Design and Verification Engineer for an onsite role in Ottawa. The candidate will develop FPGA IP and contribute to system-level design aligned with 3GPP and O-RAN specifications.

You will implement Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL, optimize timing, define verification plans with UVM, and collaborate with RF and software teams to ensure hardware-software interoperability. 7+ years in FPGA design preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in FPGA design and RTL development.
• Expertise in high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, SERDES).
• Knowledge of 4G/5G NR/LTE, O-RAN ecosystem.
• Experience with UVM verification methodologies.
• Strong teamwork and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA IP architecture for 4G/5G Radio Units
• Contribute to system-level design aligned with 3GPP and O-RAN specifications.
• Implement complex RTL blocks (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL) and integrate into larger systems.
• Optimize FPGA resource utilization and ensure timing closure.
• Define verification plans using UVM and perform simulation.
• Work with Radio Unit development teams for integration and with software teams for HW-SW interoperability.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews.

Skills

FPGA design

RTL development

Verilog/SystemVerilog

UVM verification

High-speed SerDes

O-RAN/3GPP

Git/GitHub

Wireless systems

VHDL

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

UVM

PCIe

Ethernet

AXI

Job description

Job: FPGA Design and Verification Engineer #DTJP00040303

Onsite role

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions Uses independent judgment to accomplish goals and objectives Has insight into industry trends and communicates vision to guide organizational strategy and long-range planning Lends research and contributes to evaluations, project plans and budgets for new products or updates existing products Acts as consultant on critical projects that impact long term organizational goals and objectives Leads teams, gives technical guidance and communicates with senior management on progress Identifies or creates solutions that are likely to contribute to the development of new company concepts Expected to set standards and achieve cost targets for product cost through proper design choices, component selection or supplier selection Demonstrated expertise in competitive analysis May actively seek customer input and take responsibility for internal and external customer situations Determines requirements and functional specifications for entire system, under only consultative direction

What You’ll Do

• Develop FPGA IP architecture for 4G/5G Radio Units
• Contribute to system-level design aligned with 3GPP and O-RAN Alliance specifications.

Implementation

• Implement complex RTL blocks (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL) and integrate into larger systems.
• Optimize FPGA resource utilization and ensure timing closure.

Verification & Testing

• Define and execute verification plans using UVM and advanced techniques.
• Perform simulation and system-level FPGA validation.
• Work closely with Radio Unit development teams for seamless integration.
• Partner with software teams to ensure hardware-software interoperability.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical reviews.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in FPGA design and RTL development.
• Expertise in NR/LTE/eCPRI/CPRI/PTP protocols and signal processing.
• Familiarity with JESD204B/C, Ethernet, PCIe, AXI, and high-speed SERDES.
• Knowledge of UVM and verification methodologies.
• Strong understanding of 4G/5G Radio architecture and O-RAN ecosystem.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and version control workflows.
• 7+ years of FPGA design experience in wireless or high-speed systems.
• Experience in high-volume wireless products and IP development.
• Contributions to standards bodies or technical forums (O-RAN, 3GPP).