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Senior FPGA Engineer

Linthicum, MD ยท On-site

$128K - $164K/yr

... Participate in SoC and FPGA integration activities. - Prototype designs on FPGA, focusing on closely emulating the final product functionality. - Perform lint checking, CDC checking, logic ...

$95K - $123K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated mid-level FPGA Engineer with strong experience in digital signal ... Experience with embedded SoC environments (ARM cores, Linux, bare-metal). * Exposure to high-speed ...

FPGA Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA ยท On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

Description As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for taking complex ... Experience developing for Xilinx FPGA/SOC products. Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience ...

FPGA Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท Hybrid

$45 - $55/hr

FPGA Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Duration: : 12 Months Work Type: Hybrid (2 days/week ... Proficient in FPGA concepts, architectures and protocols (SOC, bus topology, CDC, PCIe, TSN, UART ...

FPGA Engineer

Englewood, CO ยท On-site

$129K - $165K/yr

Design and manufacture systems including IC's and SoC type FPGA's * Design and implement ... B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with emphasis on signal processing. * Highly ...

FPGA Engineer

Redondo Beach, CA

$137K - $176K/yr

As an FPGA engineer at Impulse Space, you will be responsible for taking complex protocols and ... Experience developing for Xilinx FPGA/SOC products. * Experience with Xilinx Vivado and Petalinux ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA ยท Hybrid

$132K - $169K/yr

The Lead FPGA Engineer will lead the FPGA Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the ... other FPGA or SoC devices in either Verilog or VHDL. * Perform design verification including ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA ยท On-site

$183K - $230K/yr

Lead FPGA Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California ... other FPGA or SoC devices in either Verilog or VHDL. * Perform design verification including ...

FPGA Engineer

Olathe, KS ยท On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

The FPGA Engineer works as a member of an engineering team to design, implement, and verify complex ... Manage integration between logic and processing systems in FPGA SoC devices. * Create and execute ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA ยท On-site

$183K - $230K/yr

Lead FPGA Engineer Department: Avionics Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California ... other FPGA or SoC devices in either Verilog or VHDL. * Perform design verification including ...

Lead FPGA Engineer

Hawthorne, CA ยท Hybrid

$183K - $230K/yr

The Lead FPGA Engineer will lead the FPGA Engineering group and participate in all aspects of the ... other FPGA or SoC devices in either Verilog or VHDL. * Perform design verification including ...

Principal FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$116K - $216K/yr

Experience designing with Xilinx SoC/FPGA devices using the Vivado Design Suite * Experience using ... Experience programming and implementing designs using the Versal AI Engines * Experience designing ...

FPGA Engineer II

Long Beach, CA ยท On-site

$136K - $175K/yr

FPGA ENGINEER II We are currently seeking an FPGA Engineer II for a future opening to join our FPGA ... Design and verify FPGA firmware for Xilinx and Microchip FPGA and SoC devices * Develop ...

$116K - $216K/yr

Experience designing with Xilinx SoC/FPGA devices using the Vivado Design Suite * Experience with ... Experience programming and implementing designs using the Versal AI Engines * Experience designing ...

Principal FPGA Engineer

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$110K - $250K/yr

BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency ... Experience with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ or similar SoC/FPGA chipsets. * Proven ability in high ...

FPGA Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

FPGA Engineer Department: Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: Chicago, IL Description ... Experience with system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, memory & processor subsystems, and peripheral ...

Principal FPGA Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$116K - $216K/yr

Experience designing with Xilinx SoC/FPGA devices using the Vivado Design Suite * Experience with ... Experience programming and implementing designs using the Versal AI Engines * Experience designing ...

FPGA Engineer

Olathe, KS ยท On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

The FPGA Engineer works as a member of an engineering team to design, implement, and verify complex ... Manage integration between logic and processing systems in FPGA SoC devices. * Create and execute ...

FPGA Engineer - SpaceTech

Littleton, CO ยท Hybrid

$127K - $163K/yr

Design and manufacture systems including IC's and SoC type FPGA's * Design and implement high-speed ... B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with emphasis on signal processing. * Highly ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for soc fpga engineer in the United States is $147,315.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $130,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a SoC FPGA engineer?

SoC FPGA Engineers are professionals who specialize in designing, developing, and implementing System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions that integrate Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) with embedded processors. They work on combining hardware and software components to create highly customizable and efficient electronic systems for applications such as telecommunications, automotive, and industrial automation. Their role often involves hardware description language (HDL) coding, hardware/software co-design, and system integration to meet specific project requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a SoC FPGA engineer?

To thrive as an SoC FPGA Engineer, you need strong proficiency in digital design, hardware description languages (such as VHDL or Verilog), embedded systems, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with FPGA development tools (like Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus), simulation tools, and experience with system-on-chip architectures are typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies are crucial for designing reliable, high-performance embedded solutions and ensuring seamless integration in complex hardware systems.

What are common challenges faced by SoC FPGA engineers when integrating hardware and software components?

SoC FPGA Engineers often encounter challenges when ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software, especially as modern systems-on-chip (SoCs) combine programmable logic with embedded processors. Debugging issues that span both hardware and software layers can be complex, requiring strong interdisciplinary knowledge and effective use of simulation and verification tools. Collaboration with firmware, hardware design, and software teams is essential to resolve timing, interface, or compatibility problems, and engineers must stay updated with evolving toolchains and IP cores to deliver robust, optimized solutions.

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Senior FPGA Engineer

Linthicum, MD โ€ข On-site

Next Step Systems
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$128K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow, from concept to mass production.

  • Develop high-level design requirements, block-level micro-architectures, and specification documents.

  • Verify DSP blocks against fixed-point MATLAB models and collaborate with systems engineers.


Job description

Senior FPGA Engineer, Linthicum Heights, MD
We are looking for multiple candidates at multiple levels for this Senior FPGA Engineer position. Candidates must be US Citizens and cannot have Dual Citizenships. All candidates must be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious, or other reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law. These positions are 100% Onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow, from concept to mass production.
- Develop high-level design requirements and block-level micro-architectures, partition design within ASIC/FPGA, create specification documents.
- Develop RTL designs using SystemVerilog, with emphasis on DSP and digital communication system blocks (frontend, physical layer, link layer, error correction, etc.).
- Optimize designs for area, speed, and power to meet system requirements; analyze architectural trade-offs.
- Develop test benches and test cases for block-level functional verification, emphasizing bit-matching and self-checking.
- Verify DSP blocks against fixed-point MATLAB model, work in collaboration with systems engineers.
- Participate in SoC and FPGA integration activities.
- Prototype designs on FPGA, focusing on closely emulating the final product functionality.
- Perform lint checking, CDC checking, logic equivalence checking, and other EDA tool-based checks.
- Work with backend/implementation teams to address synthesis, timing, layout, and DFT issues for ASICs.
- Bring-up and validate ASICs and FPGAs in the lab, utilize various lab equipment.
- Collaborate with software engineers in developing production software for your designs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience designing/testing with FPGAs (Xilinx, Altera, etc.).
- 8+ years of experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design.
- 3+ years of experience leading a team of Engineers.
- Expertise in any industry standard testing frameworks (UVM, UVVM, OSVM, etc.).
- Experience in scripting and programming languages in two or more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Tcl, Makefiles, Bash.
- Ability to guide Engineers with diverse skill sets towards deliverable goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some experience in designing DSP or digital communication system datapath blocks (e.g., filters, transforms, PHY blocks, loops, FEC, etc.).
- Experience in Xilinx advanced FPGAs, eval boards, and knowledge of FPGA design flow.
- Knowledge of different digital modulation techniques (e.g., PSK, QAM, OFDMA, etc.).
- Knowledge of wireless communications systems and standards (e.g. ,LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
- Knowledge of industry standard interfaces, protocols, and architectures: PCIe, Ethernet, AMBA, DDR, etc.
- Experience in developing automated, self-checking test benches.
- Knowledge or understanding of UVM verification framework.
- Experience in EDA tools such as simulators (e.g., Questa), lint checkers (e.g., Spyglass) synthesis (e.g., Synopsys Synplify), - FPGA tools (e.g., Vivado).
- Experience in synthesis and static timing analysis, knowledge of timing closure techniques for high-speed designs
- Experience in ASIC/FPGA/SoC system-level/top-level integration.
- Familiarity with design for testability (DFT) and high reliability ASIC design and implementations.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Linthicum Heights MD Jobs, Senior FPGA Engineer, FPGA, DSP, Xilinx, PSK, QAM, OFDMA, PCIe, Ethernet, AMBA, DDR, UVM, Questa, Spyglass, Synopsys, Synplify, Vivado, ASIC, Electrical Engineer, Maryland Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Maryland Recruiting
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