FPGA Lead/Architect/Implementor

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne LeCroy Xena in Lyngby, Denmark, seeks a highly skilled FPGA lead/architect to drive the next-generation platforms for ultra-high-speed data processing.

You will work with the latest FPGA devices, define features, and implement RTL design from architecture to delivery, collaborating across Engineering. Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and Vivado is required, with strong English.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience with high-speed FPGA architecture, design and implementation (datacom/telecom).
• Experience with architecting and developing large systems.
• Experience with FPGA design in VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience with synthesis and simulation (Vivado).
• Experience with high-speed Ethernet interfaces.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience implementing network protocols is an advantage.
• Good English skills; Danish is a plus.
• Engineering degree in electronics or similar.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural level feature definitions and RTL design.
• Lead RTL implementation and integration across platforms.
• Collaborate with Engineering and P&R teams.
• Work with cutting-edge FPGA devices as they become available.
• Ensure timing, validation, and reliability of FPGA platforms.

Skills

FPGA architecture

Verilog/SystemVerilog

VHDL

Synthesis & simulation (Vivado)

High-speed data interfaces

Python scripting

Architecting large systems

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree (electronics or similar)

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Job description

Job Description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

About Teledyne LeCroy Xena

As part of Teledyne LeCroy, Xena develops innovative Ethernet Test and Measurement solutions. Within Teledyne, Xena is the centre of excellence for Ethernet Technologies with a global organisation headquartered in Lyngby. Xena's vision is to offer scalable, industry-leading Ethernet test solutions that are intuitive to use with powerful automation options. Our primary customers are hyperscalers, leading network equipment and semiconductor manufacturers. Since launching our first Ethernet traffic generation and analysis tool in 2010, we have been driven by the demand for high-speed Ethernet. Today, our 800G Ethernet test solutions are acknowledged as among the world's best, and in 2025 we brought our next-generation 1.6Tbps Ethernet test platform to market.

Your Position

We are currently looking for a highly skilled FPGA lead/architect/implementor at our Lyngby office, to take a key role in the development of our next-generation platforms. Our new platform is designed for ultra-high speed data processing supporting the fastest current and emerging Ethernet standards such as IEEE802.3dj and Ultra Ethernet. You will be working with the latest - and largest - FPGA devices as soon as they become available, incl. engineering samples. You will take responsibility all the way from feature definition both at the architectural level as well as RTL design and implementation. You will join a talented group of dedicated FPGA developers who share a strong team spirit and enjoy close collaboration with the other functions in Engineering. Xena provides an innovative, motivating, and dynamic development environment, where you will have the opportunity to be heard and see the results of your efforts. Xena is characterized by a flat structure and an open culture.

The Technologies

• Current and emerging Ethernet standards and de-facto standards.
• Complex Ethernet Layer 2/3/4 (MAC/IP/UDP/TCP) traffic generation and analysis
• Advanced Ethernet Layer 1 (PCS/PMA/PMD) features, very close to the hardware
• Leading-edge SerDes technology (both 112Gbps and 224Gbps)
• Advanced high-speed, ultra-wide data path processing
• Flexible and scalable FPGA architecture to be used across entire product line
• World's latest & largest multi-die FPGAs
• Using complex FPGA hard-IP (RSFEC, MACsec, PCIe, SerDes)
• Highly pipelined architectures with operating frequencies of 400 MHz+
• High-precision timing architecture for intra- and inter-chassis synchronization
• Direct communication with FPGA & PHY vendors on next-generation technology
• Meeting industry-leading customers on their requirements for next generation products
• Working closely with FPGA P&R expert team on architecture optimization

Your Experience

• Preferably 8-10 years' experience with leading advanced, high-speed FPGA architecture, design and implementation, e.g. datacom or telecom.
• Experience with architecting and developing large systems
• Experience with FPGA architecture and high-speed design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)
• Experience with synthesis and simulation (preferably Xilinx Vivado)
• Experience with data communication, high-speed Ethernet interfaces in particular
• Experience with scripting, primarily Python
• Experience implementing network protocols is an advantage
• Good English skills, both written and spoken - Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Engineering background (Master's or Bachelor's degree) in electronics or similar

Your Personality

• Self-driven, proactive and taking technical lead
• Passionate and dedicated
• Analytical, structured and goal-oriented
• Creative and inventive
• Desire to learn, grow and exchange knowledge with others
• Sparring with colleagues, discussing, and challenging solutions
• Flexible, able to act quickly on changing conditions

Xena is located in Lyngby (10 minutes' walk from Lyngby Station).

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.