Senior FPGA Hardware Engineer

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

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer in the United States to join a team delivering cutting‑edge hardware for next‑gen products. You will design and implement FPGA logic, write test benches, and collaborate with software and system engineers to integrate FPGA components into broader architectures.

The role demands 5+ years of FPGA development, VHDL/Verilog expertise, and hands‑on experience with Vivado or Quartus, high‑speed interfaces, and lab validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/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.
• Proficiency with FPGA tools such as Vivado/Quartus Prime.
• Experience with UVM and SystemVerilog is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed digital design principles and timing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of FPGA solutions for new product development.
• Develop Verilog/SystemVerilog code for high-speed interfaces and control functions.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, and place & route for FPGAs (AMD/Intel).
• Create test benches and verification methodologies for FPGA designs.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and system engineers to integrate FPGA designs.
• Conduct hardware debugging and validation; generate design documentation.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL/Verilog

UVM/SystemVerilog

High-speed digital design

Python/Tcl scripting

Lab hardware debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

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. 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.