Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer

VIAVI Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking an experienced FPGA design engineer to join our product development team in the United States. You will design and implement FPGA solutions, write Verilog/VHDL, and tackle complex digital logic for high-speed interfaces.

You will collaborate with software, firmware, and system engineers to integrate FPGA designs, perform simulations, and contribute to design reviews. A strong background in UVM, timing closure, and lab debugging is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of FPGA design and development for commercial products.
• Expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog for complex digital design.
• Strong proficiency with FPGA tools such as Vivado or Quartus.
• Experience with simulation/verification methodologies (UVM, SystemVerilog).

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of FPGA solutions for new product development.
• Develop Verilog/SystemVerilog code for high-speed interfaces and control logic.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, and place & route for FPGAs.
• Create test benches and verification methodologies for FPGA designs.
• Collaborate with software/firmware engineers to integrate FPGA designs.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog

FPGA design

SystemVerilog/UVM

High-speed design

PCIe/Ethernet

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in EE/CE

Tools

AMD Vivado

Intel 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.

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.

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.

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