FPGA Network Engineer

Farringdon
1 year ago
Applications closed

Senior FPGA Network Engineer | London | Hybrid | £80k-£120K | Lucrative Stock Options

Are you an experienced FPGA Engineer with high-speed computer networking experience? Are you looking to work on cutting edge products in AI and Machine Learning?

Then this might just be the role for you!

We are working with a disruptive London based Computer Networking company who are working on the cutting edge of AI and Machine learning technology with applications for increased productivity in Data Centre’s and HPCs.

They are looking for Senior FPGA Engineers with strong High-Speed networking experience to join them in their mission to revolutionise AI systems whilst reducing energy consumption and stiving for a sustainable future.
 
Key responsibilities:

Work within a multidisciplinary R&D team to generate product ideas, product concepts and resolve any issues.
Presenting products internally to management and other stakeholders.
Inhouse and external prototyping.
Delivering FPGA based systems for internal and client use.
Delivering risk analyses, test plans, protocols report writing and documentation for FPGA Systems. 
Required experience:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on industry experience in FPGA design for 100Gb/s networks.
Experience with high-speed interfacing and Memory Access such as PCIe (Driver Development), CXL, RDMA, DDR4, Ethernet & GTM.
Strong understanding of clock domain & crossing techniques.
Strong understanding of FPGA tool flows (synthesis, partitioning, place & route, timing analysis).
Strong SystemVerilog, Verilog & VHDL skills.
Experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ & Intel Agilex 7.
Strong scripting experience with TCL and/or Python.
Experience with Questa, ModelSim, GHDL, Verilator, Quartus, Vivado & Vitis.
Experience in High Level Synthesis (HLS)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics engineering or other relevant fields or experience within the industry.What’s in it for you?

Up to £120k DOE
Lucrative stock options.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Hybrid working.
Relocation assistance.
Visa sponsorship provided

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