FPGA Software Engineer – Rickmansworth, UK

Sound Devices, LLC; Penryn, Hebden Bridge, London, Oxford, Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Devices is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their team. The position involves working on audio and RF products used in mission-critical applications. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA development, software coding in C/C++, and an understanding of operating systems. This role offers a collaborative environment among experienced engineers, encouraging innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with functional and performance verification of FPGA designs.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces and common IC protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support FPGA logic in VHDL.
• Develop embedded real-time software in C/C++.
• Work with hardware debugging tools.

Skills

FPGA logic development

Software development in C/C++

Multithreaded programming

Device driver programming

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering

B.S. Degree in Computer Science

Tools

VHDL

Linux

RTOS

Job description

Reports To: VP of Engineering
Salary: Based Upon Experience
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Location: Rickmansworth, Chessington, Oxford, Hebdon Bridge, Penryn

Sound Devices is looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join our team. Our audio and RF products are used by demanding professionals in Hollywood, on tour, in the Olympics, in the wild and in other mission critical applications–so the hardware you work on will be both interesting and technically challenging. Sound Devices offers a great collaborative environment where you can work amongst experienced engineers who have designed a lot of cool products and who are eager to teach, and to learn. This position requires equal parts FPGA, software and hardware knowledge, and entails the design, development and support of FPGA logic in VHDL and embedded real-time software in C and C++. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of operating systems, multithreaded programming, and device drivers. Recent or upcoming graduates with engineering experience outside of the classroom are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Experience developing FPGA logic in VHDL on production hardware or evaluation boards
• Experience with functional and performance verification of FPGA designs, including simulation, testing, and debugging.
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces
• Experience developing software in C or C++ for embedded systems
• Experience developing software for Linux and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience writing device drivers or device-level programming
• Experience with common IC devices and protocols (EEPROM, I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscope, DMM, JTAG, etc.)
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to accomplish work independently and collaborate with other software and hardware engineers
• Tons of common sense, excellent troubleshooting skills, non-stop curiosity, and a thirst to self-educate about new technologies
• Knowledge of professional audio is a plus.
• Knowledge of RF systems is a plus.

The above statements are a general description of the work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. No visa sponsorship available.

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About Sound Devices

Sound Devices is an industry-leading manufacturer of award-winning mixers, recorders, and wireless audio gear used by professionals around the world. A small, close-knit company, Sound Devices has the expansive customer base, global sales network, and ambitious marketing strategy of a much larger company, and is known for its dedication to engineering excellence and renowned technical service and support. Sound Devices’ offices are friendly, casual settings that encourage innovation and professional growth.