Senior FPGA Engineer

3 days ago

Antrim Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Hunter Savage Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Title: Senior FPGA Developer

Description
We are hiring for our client who is seeking an experienced and innovative
Senior FPGA Developer
to join their R&D team based in Larne, NI. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer with a strong background in FPGA-based system design, image processing algorithms, and embedded microcontroller SoC architectures. The
Senior FPGA Developer
will play a key role in end-to-end FPGA design and process development, from architecture definition to deployment, while also leading hardware verification and testing to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  1. Highly Competitive salary and benefits package
  2. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge FPGA designs in imaging and embedded systems
  3. Innovative, collaborative, and supportive company culture

The Role

  • Design, implement, and optimise FPGA solutions for image and video processing pipelines using 3rd party IP and bespoke components
  • Develop FPGA-based architectures integrating microcontrollers, high-speed interfaces, image processing IP blocks and memory subsystems
  • Translate system-level requirements into efficient, synthesisable HDL designs with design/IP reuse in mind
  • Implement and optimise signal and image processing algorithms on FPGA platforms
  • Lead hardware testing, validation, and system integration, including verification strategies and in-system testing
  • Provide mentorship to junior FPGA engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of FPGA design methodologies

The Person

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Bachelor's or Master's)
  • Proven track record of delivering FPGA designs in complex digital systems
  • Proficient in HDL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) and FPGA design toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of timing closure, simulation, verification, and hardware debugging tools
  • Experience in image/signal processing algorithms, SoC platforms (Zynq, Stratix, Agilex), and integration of high-speed interfaces desirable

The Reward

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Exposure to cutting-edge FPGA projects in imaging and embedded systems
  • Professional development opportunities and scope to lead technical initiatives
  • Supportive, innovative company culture encouraging collaboration and growth

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this
Senior FPGA Developer
job, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities in Engineering & Manufacturing. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy committed to providing expert, confidential career advice. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response

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