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OP Recruiting
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
FPGA Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned FPGA Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team focused on building scalable, low-latency hardware solutions. This is an opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end silicon design and verification, developing sophisticated IP cores that power complex, high-speed data processing platforms. You will play a critical role in architectural decisions and the evolution of our hardware-accelerated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement sophisticated FPGA/ASIC designs using hardware description languages.
  • Develop modular, reusable IP components designed to scale across diverse hardware platforms.
  • Lead the verification process to ensure high-reliability performance in production environments.
  • Integrate high-speed transceivers and optimize network protocol stacks for efficient packet handling.
  • Collaborate on software-hardware interfaces, utilizing C and scripting to streamline the development lifecycle.
  • Maintain and improve build systems and automated workflows for hardware deployment.

Requirements

  • Substantial professional experience in the full FPGA/ASIC development lifecycle.
  • Expertise in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
  • Advanced proficiency with industry-standard FPGA synthesis and simulation toolchains.
  • Strong programming background in C or C , with an understanding of software compilation processes.
  • Competency in scripting for automation using Python, TCL, or Bash.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with high-speed serial links and transceivers.
  • Deep understanding of Ethernet networking protocols and real-time packet processing.
  • Familiarity with CMake for managing complex build environments.

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