Senior Digital FPGA Engineer - IP / Machine Learning

Cambridge
1 year ago
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New Senior Digital FPGA Engineer - IP / Machine Learning in job available in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

  • Multiple roles, including FPGAs, High-speed digital design, Firmware Engineering

  • Cambridge based business in the technology hub of the UK

  • Rare opportunity to be part of a leading Machine Learning / AI technology business

  • Fantastic benefits package and salaries on offer, including hybrid working.

    A leading machine learning business involved in developing incredible financial industry technology are seeking skilled Senior Digital Design and FPGA Engineers to join their HQ in Cambridge. This company offers fantastic benefits, an enjoyable work culture and a real challenge, with exciting investment into new innovation.

    As a Senior Digital FPGA Engineer you will develop FPGA's using SystemVerilog. You'll work closely with software and machine learning experts to help build low-latency / high-throughput applications.

    What skills and experience is required:

  • FPGA Design, development and testing experience

  • Previous experience in using SystemVerilog, VHDL and/or Verilog

  • Software skills using C / C++ or Python

  • Exposure to Quartus and/or Vivado

  • Any exposure or understanding of low latency, machine learning, or neutral network architectures would be beneficial but not essential.

    If this Senior Digital FPGA Engineer job in Cambridge sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW

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