FPGA Designer

About the job FPGA Designer / Gateware DesignerFPGA DesignerProjection and Imaging SystemsOur client creates award-winning light and display technology solutions that deliver unforgettable digital experiences. They're a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring their customers and one another - a global company with local roots.About the opportunity:We are looking for a hands-on, experienced FPGA Designer to join our Client's team to contribute in a meaningful way on some of the most complex and ground-breaking optics systems in the world.We are looking for FPGA Developers to join our engineering team tasked with the design and commercialization of our clients next generation of video processing hardware, including projection, audio, video, display and ITE equipment.About youAs an experienced, yet still curious FPGA (or Gateware) Designer, you know high-level synthesis design flows, you still actively code in C++, Python or TCL because you know what it can do, and you know your way around a PCB design board.You enjoy seeing the immediate impact of your work in the systems that captivate audiences at cinemas, theme parks and sports arenas across the globe.Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:Evaluate requirements and develop FPGA architecturesDraft specifications for FPGA IP blocksPerform detailed digital logic design and implementation of complex, high-resolution and high-performance video processing circuits in the latest FPGA technologiesVerify HDL designs in simulation and on hardware platformsWork alongside a multi-disciplinary team of embedded software and hardware developersParticipate in design reviews to ensure robust operation between software applications and video processing componentsParticipate in planning, scheduling and design resource estimation for project scoping exercisesLocation: hybrid position based in Kitchener, ONWhat's In It For YouA competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan.You'll also have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with like-minded professionals on a global scale within the company, but also with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile/high-visibility projects. You'll also enjoy a close relationship with internal teams to support continuous improvement, and with our customers directly to inspire and delight. Here - your contributions will absolutely make a profound difference.The experience and skills we value:Bachelors Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field of study10+ years of professional FPGA or ASIC development experienceDemonstrated ability to develop detailed FPGA architecturesStrong understanding of an FPGA or ASIC design flow, including RTL design with System Verilog/Verilog/VHDL, simulation, logic synthesis and timing closureExperience with Xilinx or Intel FPGA devices and development toolsKnowledge and experience with video systems and specification standards such as HDMI, DisplayPort and SDI, video processing algorithms, high-speed memory interfaces and communication protocols using multi-gigabit SERDESStrong debug and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWhat will put you ahead:Leadership capability and desire to mentor othersFamiliarity with PCB design, layout, and debuggingExperience with FPGA based SoC or soft microprocessor coresCoding experience with C++ and other scripting languages such as Perl, Python or TclKnowledge of Ethernet networking conceptsUnderstanding of High-Level Synthesis design flowsOur client is an equal opportunity employer that will not discriminate against ANY employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.They are fully committed to fairness and inclusivity and will endeavor to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process.Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a third-party background screening and your consent is required prior to the process beginning. #J-18808-Ljbffr