Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer

Viavi Solutions Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to design and implement advanced FPGA solutions for new products in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will develop Verilog/SystemVerilog code, perform rapid verification, and drive high-speed interfaces across PCIe and other protocols.

You will mentor juniors and help shape the technical roadmap. The role requires 5+ years of FPGA experience, strong VHDL/Verilog skills, and proficiency with Vivado or Quartus Prime,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of FPGA design and development experience for commercial products.
• Expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog for complex digital design.
• Strong proficiency with FPGA development tools (e.g., AMD Vivado, Intel Quartus Prime).
• Extensive experience with simulation and verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog a plus).
• Solid understanding of high-speed digital design principles, signal integrity, and timing closure.
• Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, I2C).
• Proficiency in using lab equipment for hardware debug and validation.
• Familiarity with embedded processors (e.g., ARM, MicroBlaze, Nios II) within FPGAs is highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl) for automation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of FPGA solutions for new product development.
• Develop Verilog/System Verilog code for complex digital logic, including high-speed interfaces and control functions.
• Perform comprehensive simulation, synthesis, and place & route for FPGAs (e.g., AMD/Altera).
• Design and implement test benches and verification methodologies for FPGA designs.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and system engineers to integrate FPGA designs into larger system architectures.
• Conduct hardware debugging and validation.
• Generate detailed design documentation, including specifications, block diagrams, and test plans.
• Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to design standards.
• Stay abreast of new FPGA technologies, tools, and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL/Verilog

Vivado/Quartus

SystemVerilog/UVM

High-speed Design

Interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI,I

Lab debugging

Scripting (Python, Tcl)

Embedded FPGA processors

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Vivado

Quartus Prime

Job description

Summary

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of FPGA solutions for new product development.


• Develop Verilog/System Verilog code for complex digital logic, including high-speed interfaces and control functions.


• Perform comprehensive simulation, synthesis, and place & route for FPGAs (e.g., AMD/Altera).


• Design and implement test benches and verification methodologies for FPGA designs.


• Collaborate with software, firmware, and system engineers to integrate FPGA designs into larger system architectures.


• Conduct hardware debugging and validation.


• Generate detailed design documentation, including specifications, block diagrams, and test plans.


• Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to design standards.


• Stay abreast of new FPGA technologies, tools, and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations.


• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in FPGA design and development for commercial products.


• Expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog for complex digital design.


• Strong proficiency with FPGA development tools (e.g., AMD Vivado, Intel Quartus Prime).


• Extensive experience with simulation and verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog is a plus).


• Solid understanding of high-speed digital design principles, signal integrity, and timing closure.


• Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, I2C).


• Proficiency in using lab equipment for hardware debug and validation.


• Familiarity with embedded processors (e.g., ARM, MicroBlaze, Nios II) within FPGAs is highly desirable.


• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl) for automation.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range

90,846 to 168,714

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.