Senior Firmware Engineer - Real-Time FPGA & Vision Systems

Swift Recruit; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Recruit is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance systems for innovative camera-based sports equipment. This role involves designing and optimizing embedded firmware in real-time systems, collaborating closely with hardware engineers, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in C++ embedded systems and FPGA development using Xilinx toolsets. The position is based in California, with future relocation to Carlsbad expected in 2026.

Qualifications

• B.S. in related field; 6+ years of experience in C++ embedded systems and real-time development.
• Experience in FPGA design using Xilinx toolset (VHDL/Verilog).
• Proven experience interfacing with real-time system components.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics in embedded applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize embedded firmware for camera-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for firmware integration.
• Engage in architectural and design discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers in firmware development and design.
• Perform debugging, optimization, and testing to ensure system reliability.

Skills

C++ embedded systems

FPGA design and development

Real-time systems design

Linux environments

Object-oriented programming

Performance optimization

Education

B.S. in related field

Tools

Xilinx toolset (VHDL/Verilog)

JTAG diagnostic tools

Performance benchmarking tools

Job description

Swift Recruit is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance systems for innovative camera-based sports equipment. This role involves designing and optimizing embedded firmware in real-time systems, collaborating closely with hardware engineers, and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in C++ embedded systems and FPGA development using Xilinx toolsets. The position is based in California, with future relocation to Carlsbad expected in 2026.