Senior System Engineer

EverPeak Recruitment; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

EverPeak Recruitment invites applications for a Principal FPGA/Embedded Systems Engineer to lead architecture, design, and optimization of FPGA-based image acquisition and processing systems. This role focuses on high‑performance FPGA solutions and embedded Linux integration.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional hardware and software teams to deliver advanced hardware and software solutions, ensuring timing closure, resource optimization, kernel driver development, and robust system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of FPGA development experience using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA development tools.
• Strong knowledge of timing closure, resource optimization, and complex FPGA design.
• Experience with embedded Linux and kernel driver development.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and system debugging.
• Experience with image sensors, video pipelines, or other high-bandwidth data systems.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA logic for image acquisition, processing, and high-speed data movement.
• Optimize FPGA performance, timing closure, and resource utilization.
• Develop and support embedded Linux systems, including kernel drivers and hardware bring-up.
• Perform system integration, validation, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Document architecture, design, testing, and deployment activities.
• Partner with software and hardware engineering teams throughout development.

Skills

FPGA development

Verilog

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Xilinx

Embedded Linux

Kernel driver development

Image sensors

High bandwidth data

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx FPGA development tools

Embedded Linux tooling

Job description

Principal FPGA/Embedded Systems Engineer

Location: Remote or Hybrid (for qualified candidates)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal FPGA/Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and optimization of FPGA-based image acquisition and processing systems. This role focuses on developing high-performance FPGA solutions, embedded Linux integration, and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver advanced hardware and software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA logic for image acquisition, processing, and high‑speed data movement.
• Optimize FPGA performance, timing closure, and resource utilization.
• Develop and support embedded Linux systems, including kernel drivers and hardware bring‑up.
• Perform system integration, validation, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Document architecture, design, testing, and deployment activities.
• Partner with software and hardware engineering teams throughout development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of FPGA development experience using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGA development tools.
• Strong knowledge of timing closure, resource optimization, and complex FPGA design.
• Experience with embedded Linux and kernel driver development.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up and system debugging.
• Experience with image sensors, video pipelines, or other high‑bandwidth data systems.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• DSP or image/signal processing experience.
• Manufacturing test or production support experience.
• Technical leadership or system architecture experience.
• Salary: $140,000-$250,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid or remote work available for qualified candidates.