Senior Digital (Firmware) Engineer

Zealogics.com; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealogics.com is seeking an experienced FPGA/embedded systems engineer to design and verify FPGA firmware for complex SoC-based products.

The role requires strong VHDL skills, proficiency in embedded C, and a proven ability to integrate hardware and software across cross-functional teams within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years hands-on FPGA firmware and embedded systems experience.
• Strong FPGA/SoC device experience.
• Proficiency in VHDL for design, development and implementation.
• Experience with hardware–software integration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver FPGA-based solutions.

Skills

FPGA firmware

Embedded systems

VHDL

Embedded C

Circuit design

PCB debugging

Verification & test benches

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

ModelSim

Questa

Git

PCB design tools

Job description

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-8 years of hands‑on experience in FPGA firmware development and embedded systems engineering.
• Strong experience with FPGA and SoC devices.
• Proficiency in VHDL for FPGA design, development, and implementation.
• Experience with embedded C programming and hardware-software integration.
• Knowledge of digital and analog circuit design, including PCB debugging and troubleshooting.
• Experience with FPGA verification, simulation, and automated test bench development.
• Familiarity with hardware and software development assurance standards and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, and test documentation.

Preferred Technical Expertise

• FPGA development tools (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus).
• Simulation and verification tools (e.g., ModelSim, Questa).
• PCB design and integration tools.
• Embedded software development environments.
• Version control systems such as Git.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4‑year degree or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications or specialized training in FPGA development, embedded systems, firmware engineering, or related technologies are preferred.