Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Codan; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcast solutions provider in Whiteley is looking for an engineer to develop FPGA-based video/audio systems and embedded software. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for global clients, prioritizing user-friendly solutions, and maintaining high standards of quality. Ideal candidates have experience in FPGA design and embedded development, with an eagerness to innovate. The company offers a supportive culture with extensive benefits, including training, a pension plan, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Generous pension plan, company match up to 9%

Company bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews (discretional)

Personal approach to training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible core working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in FPGA design with VHDL or Verilog.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded software development.
• Familiarity with version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based processing systems.
• Develop embedded software interfacing with FPGAs.
• Contribute to system-level design and requirements capture.

Skills

FPGA design experience

Embedded software development in C/C++

Version control systems (Git, SVN)

Embedded software development environments

Signal analysis and debugging tools

Tools

Xilinx/AMD Vivado toolchain

Docker

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

About Us

Domo Broadcast Solutions (DBS) is the leading manufacturer of best-in-class broadcast solutions that enable some of the most-celebrated and demanding events and sporting moments to be captured and shared to global audiences.

Specialising in wireless cameras, remote production/REMI, encoding and decoding, IP Mesh, and associated technologies, we deliver ultra-reliable, broadcast-quality, ultra‑low latency video and audio via wireless microwave, IP, or fibre links.

Our customers rely on our broadcast solutions and technologies for world‑class events including the NFL, World Rally, Formula E, Americas Cup and Eurovision. We are committed to providing superior quality goods, services and support to capture the moments that matter.

About the role

You will work in a team that develops broadcast products for motor racing, wireless cameras and remote production applications, supplying blue chip broadcast clients around the world. With a systems focus, you will work on complex solutions across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA‑based video, audio and RF processing systems, including simulation and hardware validation.
• Develop embedded software (Python/C++) interfacing with FPGAs and on‑board hardware, with a focus on clean, reusable and user‑friendly APIs.
• Contribute to system‑level design, translating product requirements into efficient technical solutions.
• Capture and prioritise requirements in collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Provide support to product quality and customers when needed.

Essential Skills

• FPGA design experience using VHDL or Verilog.
• Embedded software development in C/C++.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN).
• Familiarity with embedded software development environments.
• Experience using test equipment or software tools for signal analysis and debugging.

Desirable Skills

• Embedded Linux experience, including Yocto bring‑up/customisation and U‑Boot.
• Familiarity with PCB design, schematics, layout tools and best practices.
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD Vivado toolchains and video/audio IP cores.
• Knowledge of Kintex‑7, Ultrascale+, Zynq and MPSoC architectures.
• Embedded Linux kernel driver development experience.
• Experience with Docker and containerised development environments.
• Web systems design and IP networking knowledge.
• Java or JavaScript experience, preferably front‑end (e.g. React, Electron).
• Knowledge of digital video standards or broadcast systems.
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence and Bitbucket for project collaboration.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can‑do” attitude.

Our employees receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DBS is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.

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