FPGA/ASIC Design Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative semiconductor designer is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to enhance their hardware engineering team. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing FPGA solutions using RTL methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in VHDL or Verilog, with a proven track record in digital design. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, you will contribute to the development of high-performance systems while ensuring compliance with design constraints. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment at the forefront of technology, where your expertise will directly impact cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in RTL coding and FPGA development.
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog for digital design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital circuits using RTL coding in VHDL or Verilog.
• Develop and optimize FPGA-based designs for efficiency.

Skills

RTL coding

Digital design

VHDL

Verilog

FPGA development

Documentation

Modularity

Pipelining techniques

Education

Masters degree in electrical engineering

Masters degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Lattice Diamond

ModelSim

Job description

A fast-scaling Security Focused Semiconductor designer is looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer with a strong background in RTL coding to join their hardware engineering team. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize FPGA solutions using RTL design methodologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with digital design using VHDL or Verilog and will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams to develop high-performance systems.

Responsibilities:

• RTL Development and FPGA design
• Design and implement digital circuits using RTL coding in VHDL or Verilog.
• Develop, synthesize, and optimize FPGA-based designs for timing, power, and area efficiency.
• Use FPGA development tools like Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and Lattice Diamond for synthesis, place-and-route, and optimization.
• Ensure design compliance with timing, power, and area constraints through post-synthesis and post-route analysis.
• Apply RTL design best practices, such as modularity, code reuse, and proper pipelining techniques.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for FPGA designs, including specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Provide regular project updates, reporting progress against key milestones and identifying risks early.
• Work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects to define FPGA requirements and integrate designs into the final product.
• Stay updated with the latest FPGA technologies, tools, and best practices, and evaluate new solutions for potential projects.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in RTL coding
• Experience with FPGA development
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog for digital design.
• Experience in the design and development of FPGA-based systems for high-performance or real-time applications.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA platforms like Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Lattice
• Strong knowledge of RTL design, digital logic, and finite state machines.
• Expertise with FPGA tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and ModelSim.
• Familiarity with synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure methodologies.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing