Principal FPGA Designer–5G Radio Development

Dell's 5G R&D team is building next-generation Open RAN Radio Units from the ground up. As a Principal FPGA Designer, you will lead FPGA architecture strategy, influence product roadmap, and drive system-level design for 4G and 5G networks. This is a leadership role where you'll mentor engineers, guide technical reviews, and represent Dell in industry forums.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal FPGA Designer – 5G Radio Development on our Hardware Engineering Team in Ottawa, Ontario (Onsite)

What you'll achieve

As a Principal FPGA Designer – 5G Radio Development, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and validation of FPGA solutions for ruggedized outdoor radio units.

You will span multiple phases of product development in your work:

• Design & Architecture - Define FPGA architecture and influence system-level design decisions. | Drive next-generation architectural investigations and proposals

• Implementation - Lead development of complex RTL blocks and integration into larger systems. | Ensure synthesis, timing closure, and FPGA resource optimization

• Validation & Testing - Oversee verification strategies and ensure consistent high standards. | Validate FPGA functionality at system level and across partner designs.

• Collaboration - Collaborate across hardware, software, and system teams to establish top-level product characteristics. | Represent Dell in standards bodies and technical forums (O-RAN, 3GPP). | Mentor senior engineers and lead technical reviews.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Deep expertise in FPGA design, RTL development, and verification. | Proven experience with synthesis, timing closure, and FPGA resource optimization.
• Expertise in NR/LTE/eCPRI/CPRI/PTP protocols and signal processing. | Strong understanding of 4G/5G Radio architecture and O-RAN ecosystem
• Familiarity with JESD204B/C, Ethernet, PCIe, AXI, and high-speed SERDES
• Tools: Quartus, Vivado, MATLAB/Simulink, HDL Coder
• Knowledge of UVM and advanced verification techniques. | Experience with Git/GitHub and modern version control workflows

Desirable Skills

• 10+ years of FPGA design experience with leadership in architecture and system-level design.
• Experience in high-volume wireless products and IP development. | Contributions to standards bodies or technical forums (O-RAN, 3GPP).

Why Join Us

Lead innovation in next-generation wireless technology. | Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture. | Opportunities to patent your innovations and shape industry standards.

Compensation:

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $123,250 – $159,500 CAD.

Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies

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Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you.

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