FPGA / Firmware Developer

Corticale; Genova; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A neurotechnology company in Genova is seeking an FPGA / Firmware Developer to design and implement digital architectures on FPGA. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electronic Engineering and experience in FPGA design using Verilog. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work on advanced technologies in a stimulating environment.

Servizi

Stimulating work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

Competenze

• Proven experience in FPGA design and HDL coding (Verilog).
• Familiar with simulation and verification tools.
• Ability to interpret schematics.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and verify digital architectures on FPGA.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams.
• Maintain technical documentation and version control.

Conoscenze

FPGA design

HDL coding (Verilog)

Signal integrity

Problem-solving skills

Formazione

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Strumenti

Simulation tools

Python

MATLAB

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Corticale s.r.l., an innovative company in the field of neurotechnology and advanced electronic systems for clinical and neuroscience research, is looking for an FPGA / Firmware Developer to join its multidisciplinary R&D team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify digital architectures on FPGA for real-time high-performance neural acquisition and stimulation systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of embedded logic within complex mixed-signal electronic platforms.
• Design and implement digital architectures on FPGA using Verilog.
• Develop and verify communication interfaces and data-processing modules (e.g., SPI, LVDS, AXI4-Stream, DDR).
• Perform simulation, synthesis, and timing closure using vendor-specific toolchains.
• Integrate FPGA logic with microcontrollers, ADC/DAC systems, and high-speed data acquisition boards.
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and system-level validation.
• Maintain technical documentation, version control, and design traceability.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent field.
• Proven experience in FPGA design and HDL coding (Verilog).
• Familiarity with simulation and verification tools.
• Understanding of digital electronics, signal integrity, and timing analysis.
• Ability to interpret schematics and work closely with PCB designers.
• Experience in debugging digital systems using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Good knowledge of technical English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; teamwork orientation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with mixed-signal FPGA systems or real-time data acquisition architectures.
• Knowledge of AXI interconnects, DMA controllers, DDR interfaces, or embedded soft-core processors.
• Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for simulation, testing, or data analysis.
• Background in medical devices or scientific instrumentation projects.

What we offer

• A stimulating, multidisciplinary work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the field of neural interfaces.
• Full time contract.
• Contract type, compensation, and role level commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skills.

Applications

Please send your updated CV and, if available, a portfolio of relevant projects to: [e-mail]

Ref. code: FPGA_DEV_2025

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders (Italian Legislative Decree 198/2006) and to persons of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decrees 215/2003 and 216/2003.

Personal data will be processed in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time