Lead FPGA Engineer - Edinburgh Hybrid - To 70K plus 15% Bonus

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead FPGA Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge FPGA solutions. This role offers the chance to lead projects from initial concept through to production while collaborating with various departments to drive improvements and innovations. With a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and a strong focus on employee well-being, this position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a rewarding sector. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a generous bonus scheme, and the chance to grow both technically and professionally within a supportive environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual salary reviews

Bonus scheme up to 15%

Career progression opportunities

Technical upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in FPGA domain with VHDL skills.
• Experience in hardware troubleshooting and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA solutions from concept to production.
• Drive technical roadmap and collaborate with teams.
• Mentor team members and research new technologies.

Skills

VHDL Development

FPGA Solutions

Hardware Troubleshooting

Verification

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Logic Analysers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Lead FPGA Engineer - Edinburgh Hybrid - To 70K plus 15% Bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Job Ref: BBBH146555_1744022982

Date Added: April 7th, 2025

Consultant: Liam Kirton

Lead FPGA Engineer - Near Edinburgh Hybrid - To 70K plus 15% Bonus

Near Edinburgh - Hybrid - 2/3 days in office per week (very commutable from Edinburgh, Falkirk, Stirling, Fife, West Lothian, and surrounding areas with parking on site), rest of the week working from home.

Lorien's client, a Scottish success story and leader in their sector, is continuing to grow.

They are looking for a Lead FPGA Engineer with demonstrable VHDL skills to join their team, drive ongoing improvements to the development of FPGA solutions at the heart of their product line, and own designs from initial concept stages all the way through to production.

• Great starting salaries, bonus scheme of up to 15%, annual salary reviews plus a great benefits package.
• Hybrid working model (2/3 days in the office, very commutable from Edinburgh / West Lothian / Fife / etc.), and the rest working from home.
• Flexible start and finish times to suit your personal daily routines.
• Being part of an organisation that has helped millions of people across the globe and takes very good care of their staff.
• Rewarding work in an exciting and evolving sector, ongoing career progression, technical upskilling opportunities, and more.

Some of what you'll be doing:

• Leading the team as you contribute to FPGA solutions, designs, and specifications from concept generation to production.
• Driving the technical roadmap; identifying opportunities for new tech/features/improvements while collaborating with other departments.
• Analysing existing designs and identifying areas for improvement.
• HDL development, behavioural verification, hardware troubleshooting, debugging, and other relevant activities.
• Liaising with other teams regarding design intent, operational workflow, and innovations.
• Mentoring and knowledge-sharing with other team members, guiding their technical and professional development.
• Researching new technologies for feature additions and ongoing improvements to the product portfolio.

Some of the things you'll bring to the table:

• Strong background in the FPGA domain and strong skills in VHDL development.
• Skills in Verification, Hardware troubleshooting, logic analysers, oscilloscopes, and debugging.
• Ability to work as a commercially aware technical specialist within a highly collaborative, Agile, and cross-functional R&D function.
• Knowledge of relevant trends within the market, and ability to research and adapt to new technologies.

In return, our client offers their employees ample opportunities to flourish both technically and professionally, give back to the world in a rewarding way, and enjoy a range of different benefits with people at the centre, such as flexible and hybrid working arrangements, bonuses, regular salary reviews, and much more. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration!