Senior FPGA Engineer - Real-Time Networking & Timing

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology company in Cambridge seeks a Principal FPGA Engineer to develop high-performance control systems on Xilinx platforms. The role involves leading FPGA development, implementing low-latency pipelines, and collaborating on architecture. The ideal candidate has extensive RTL experience, is hands-on with relevant tools, and is comfortable in a lab environment. This full-time position offers a significant opportunity for impact in digital design and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Extensive RTL design experience focused on performance and timing closure.
• Hands-on with Vivado and Xilinx SoCs.
• Strong background in FPGA-based networking.
• Proficient in Python for tooling.
• Comfortable working with lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA development for timing-critical control systems.
• Design and implement low-latency packet processing pipelines.
• Support system-level integration and debugging.
• Define verification strategies and CI pipelines.
• Collaborate on architecture and system co-design.

Skills

RTL design experience (SystemVerilog/VHDL)

Vivado

Xilinx SoCs

high-speed interface protocols (AXI, PCIe, SPI, I2C)

Python for scripting

Tools

oscilloscopes

logic analysers

debuggers

Job description

A pioneering technology company in Cambridge seeks a Principal FPGA Engineer to develop high-performance control systems on Xilinx platforms. The role involves leading FPGA development, implementing low-latency pipelines, and collaborating on architecture. The ideal candidate has extensive RTL experience, is hands-on with relevant tools, and is comfortable in a lab environment. This full-time position offers a significant opportunity for impact in digital design and systems engineering.