FPGA Engineering Manager

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineering Manager in Ottawa to lead the design and delivery of innovative broadcast technology. The successful candidate will oversee a multi-disciplinary team, define FPGA architecture, and ensure quality and performance through hands-on leadership. This role requires strong technical skills in FPGA design and a proven track record in team management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FPGA or high-speed digital design.
• Strong background in FPGA architecture and high-speed protocols.
• Experience with lab debugging tools like oscilloscopes and JTAG.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers in FPGA design and development.
• Define FPGA architecture aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions.

Skills

FPGA architecture

High-speed digital design

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

ModelSim/QuestaSim

Python

Tcl

Bash

Job description

FPGA Engineering Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineering Manager to lead the design and delivery of next‑generation broadcast and video processing technology. This individual will oversee a multidisciplinary team of FPGA, software, and verification engineers to ensure innovation, quality, and timely delivery across complex hardware development programs. The role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor FPGA, software, and verification engineers through design, development, integration, and release cycles.
• Define FPGA architecture and development methodologies aligned with product and business goals.
• Drive execution of FPGA design, verification, and integration to ensure quality and performance targets are met.
• Establish and enforce best practices for design reviews, coding standards, and continuous integration workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware, software, and product management, to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Evaluate new FPGA technologies, EDA tools, and verification methodologies to enhance productivity and design quality.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and planning sessions to align development with the overall technology roadmap.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise engineering staff, including task planning, progress tracking, and performance reviews.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience in FPGA or high‑speed digital design.
• Strong background in FPGA architecture, serial interfaces, and high‑speed protocols (e.g., DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI).
• Proficiency with FPGA design and verification tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim/QuestaSim) and scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Bash).
• Experience with lab debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, etc.).
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving product delivery.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.