Project Designer / Senior Designer

Title

Senior FPGA Designer Employment Type

Full-time, existing vacancy Location

Ottawa ON, onsite Responsibilities FPGA design: Architecture and implementation of control and datapath logic. IP core configuration and integration.

Verification: Support test plan creation & simulation environment development. Assist with debugging activities. Review coverage reports and provide guidance to improve simulation coverage. Lab validation & debugging: Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers for cross‑functional integration and lab validation to ensure system‑level performance goals are met.

Develop and execute scripts for automated testing. Synthesis & optimization: Constraints implementation and optimization, thorough analysis of build and timing reports to ensure robustness.

Documentation: Create and maintain high‑quality design and test documentation, contributing to project knowledge bases and future reference. Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide guidance to junior engineers and work with the team to foster best practices in design, verification, and methodology. Welcome and provide feedback during design reviews.

Required Qualifications Strong experience in ASIC or FPGA design and simulation using Verilog/SystemVerilog. Strong experience with synthesis, constraints, timing analysis, clock domain crossing. Strong experience with AMD(Xilinx) or Altera FPGAs and tools.

Collaborative team player who works effectively with cross‑functional groups and contributes to multi‑designer projects. Clear, robust, and well‑commented coding style. Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.

Thorough and detail‑oriented approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Assets

Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions, advanced verification methodologies, and coverage analysis.

Experience with embedded processor SoC design.

Experience with PCIe, DDR memory, and AXI interfaces. Knowledge of digital signal processing concepts. Familiarity with VHDL, C, Csh, Tcl, Python, Perl.

Experience developing in a Linux environment.

Perks

Flexible time off. Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental). Tuition reimbursement and career growth support.

A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room. Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea. Employee stock options and incentive plans. A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.

Pay Range

$110,625 - $149,675 (flexible). Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. Final compensation may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.