FPGA Engineer

Kaleidoscope; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope in Boston is seeking an FPGA Engineer to design, implement, and optimize FPGA-based systems for high-performance camera and vision applications. You will work in a hands-on lab environment with active equipment, collaborating with software and embedded teams to deliver robust hardware solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong FPGA development experience, DSP knowledge, and proficiency with Verilog and HDL tools, in a fast-paced robotics context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience in FPGA development including RTL design, verification, and timing analysis.
• Proficiency in Verilog and DSP concepts for FPGA.
• Familiarity with HDL tools and processor architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA configurations and IP cores for camera/vision systems.
• Implement signal processing algorithms using Verilog and HDL tools.
• Use simulation and verification frameworks to ensure correct logic before hardware deployment.
• Collaborate with software/embedded teams to integrate FPGA designs.
• Develop embedded software-based tests to validate FPGA functionality.
• Optimize designs for timing, resources, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs with lab equipment.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

DSP on FPGA

Simulation

Debugging

Embedded systems

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1377

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FPGA Engineer to join our cutting-edge robotics team focused on developing advanced camera and vision systems for next-generation robotic platforms. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize FPGA-based systems and IP cores that enable high-performance signal processing and system integration.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in FPGA development, digital signal processing, and embedded systems. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about building robust, scalable hardware solutions that power intelligent automation.

Note: This role is based in a hands‑on lab environment rather than a traditional quiet office setting. Candidates should be comfortable working in a space with moderate background noise and active equipment in use.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA configurations and IP cores for high-performance camera and vision systems.
• Implement signal processing algorithms using Verilog and other HDL tools.
• Use simulation and verification frameworks to ensure mathematically correct logic before hardware deployment.
• Collaborate with software and embedded systems engineers to integrate FPGA designs into larger systems.
• Develop embedded software-based testing solutions to validate FPGA functionality.
• Optimize FPGA designs for timing, resource utilization, and throughput.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Ensure seamless integration of internally developed and third‑party IP cores.
• Contribute to system‑level architecture and design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs using industry‑standard tools and lab equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Professional experience in FPGA development: RTL design, verification, timing analysis, lab bring‑up, and validation.
• Proficiency in Verilog and digital design principles.
• Strong understanding of DSP fundamentals and their implementation on FPGAs.
• Familiarity with computing and processor architectures.
• Experience with simulation and verification tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and technical documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with high‑speed interfaces such as GSML, MIPI, I2C, and SPI.
• Background in camera systems or vision‑based robotics.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and software‑hardware co‑design.
• Experience with system‑level integration and architecture planning.
• Proficiency with FPGA development tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus).
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, agile development environment.

Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.