Lead Embedded Firmware & FPGA Systems Architect

BD; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a technically strong engineer to drive embedded firmware and FPGA development on ARM-based instrumentation platforms in Milpitas, CA. You will own end-to-end system architecture, balancing on-board FPGA logic with ARM SoC firmware and off-board compute, while designing RTL for FPGA and developing Linux BSP components.

You will optimize data-path performance across memory, DMA and high-speed I/O.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; MS preferred
• 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware and FPGA development, including technical leadership roles
• Proficiency in Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog; experience authoring RTL for FPGA, developing simulation testbenches, and driving synthesis and timing closure using Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus
• Experience with Python, C/C++, version control systems, and modern development tools
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe Gen 3/4/5, JESD204B/C, DDR3/DDR4, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems, kernel configuration and driver development
• Strong understanding of test bench development; simulations and verification plans
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and influence engineering direction

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for embedded firmware and FPGA development across multiple product lines
• Own the development and architecture of embedded firmware and programmable logic for complex instrumentation systems
• Define architecture, balancing on-board ARM SoC/DSP/FPGA and off-board compute
• Develop Linux BSP components, kernel configuration, boot loaders, HALs and device drivers
• Build embedded services in C/C++ and develop Python-based automation for testing, validation and workflows
• Collaborate with a distributed global team to deliver on goals

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Python

C/C++

Linux drivers

DMA/PCIe

ARM SoC

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Eng or CS

MS preferred

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

ModelSim

VCS

JESD204B/C

DDR4

Job description

BD is seeking a technically strong engineer to drive embedded firmware and FPGA development on ARM-based instrumentation platforms in Milpitas, CA. You will own end-to-end system architecture, balancing on-board FPGA logic with ARM SoC firmware and off-board compute, while designing RTL for FPGA and developing Linux BSP components.

You will optimize data-path performance across memory, DMA and high-speed I/O.