FPGA Developer

Ericsson; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden, seeks a Senior FPGA Developer to lead and contribute to FPGA-based Radio and RAN Compute solutions. You will shape designs, verify and integrate FPGA systems with hardware and software teams, while applying modern verification techniques and AI/ML trend awareness.

You will collaborate in an Agile environment, drive performance improvements, and mentor peers to advance FPGA expertise across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in FPGA development, including leadership roles.
• Good knowledge of FPGA technology, FPGA design environment and design methodology
• Expertness in FPGA design tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, or similar).
• Solid grasp of hardware description languages (HDL), such as Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL.
• Good knowledge of UVM methodology.
• Familiarity with modern FPGA device families and tools, and RTL simulation in particular.
• Experience with various communication protocols - DDRX, AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, embedded processing
• Experience with a scripting language such as: Python, Tcl, shell scripting, etc.
• Familiarity with radio base station hardware architecture and digital signal processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Track record of successful cross-team and cross-site cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA-based Radio and RAN Compute solutions.
• Develop and optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
• Perform FPGA verification, testing, and solve to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Apply industry-standard tools and methodologies for FPGA development and implementation.
• Research and stay updated on the latest advancements in FPGA technology as well as academia and industry trends within AI and Machine Learning.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and results for future reference.
• Participate in design reviews and pitch in innovative ideas to improve FPGA solutions.

Skills

FPGA leadership

HDL Verilog/VHDL

FPGA design tools

UVM methodology

RTL simulation

DDR/AXI4/PCIe

Python scripting

Digital signal processing

Radio base station knowledge

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Vivado/Quartus

Job description

About this opportunity:

Are you passionate about driving innovation and working on groundbreaking 5G and 6G mobile communication solutions? Do you thrive in a flexible working culture, where new insights are championed, and you are encouraged to develop new skills? Then join Ericsson and our team in Stockholm, Sweden.

Join our Team

About this opportunity:

Are you passionate about driving innovation and working on groundbreaking 5G and 6G mobile communication solutions? Do you thrive in a flexible working culture, where new insights are championed, and you are encouraged to develop new skills? Then join Ericsson and our team in Stockholm, Sweden.

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Developer within Ericsson Silicon organization. You will work with a group of dedicated engineers passionate about developing world-class Radio and RAN compute products. You will play a key role in FPGA team - developing and integrating complex systems for high efficiency data transfer and processing with embedded subsystems.

The position requires good leadership skills, experience in especially digital design but knowledge in modern verification techniques are valued. You need to have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Our organization works in accordance to Agile principles where close team interaction is central.

What you will do:

• Design and implement FPGA-based Radio and RAN Compute solutions.
• Develop and optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate FPGA solutions into larger systems.
• Perform FPGA verification, testing, and solve to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Apply industry-standard tools and methodologies for FPGA development and implementation.
• Research and stay updated on the latest advancements in FPGA technology as well as academia and industry trends within AI and Machine Learning.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and results for future reference.
• Participate in design reviews and pitch in innovative ideas to improve FPGA solutions.

The skills you bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in FPGA development, including leadership roles.
• Good knowledge of FPGA technology, FPGA design environment and design methodology
• Expertness in FPGA design tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, or similar).
• Solid grasp of hardware description languages (HDL), such as Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL.
• Good knowledge of UVM methodology.
• Familiarity with modern FPGA device families and tools, and RTL simulation in particular.
• Experience with various communication protocols - DDRX, AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, embedded processing
• Experience with a scripting language such as: Python, Tcl, shell scripting, etc.
• Familiarity with radio base station hardware architecture and digital signal processing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Track record of successful cross-team and cross-site cooperation.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city:

Sweden (SE) || Stockholm || Lund