The FPGA Design Engineer at Evertz contributes to the development of advanced broadcast equipment used in real-time video and audio production, processing, and transport for Live sports production, News broadcasting, and Large-scale media workflows. This includes FPGA-based implementations for SDI, IP video, compression pipelines, timing-sensitive switching, and signal processing within high-performance platforms such as modular frames, blades, and networked systems.
Engineers in this role work closely with system architects, software teams, and hardware designers to deliver reliable, low-latency solutions used in live production, playout, and contribution workflows.
Responsibilities - Design and implement FPGA logic for real-time video and audio processing pipelines (SDI, UHD/HD, IP-based media).
- Develop FPGA-based modules supporting SMPTE standards, synchronization, timing-sensitive switching, and media transportation.
- Participate in system architecture design for broadcast products.
- Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing closure for high-throughput, low-latency designs.
- Validate FPGA functionality in lab environments using broadcast test signals and measurement equipment.
- Debug complex system issues involving video artifacts, timing misalignment, or data integrity problems.
- Collaborate with embedded software and control-plane teams (APIs, management interfaces, orchestration systems).
- Maintain design documentation, including video pipeline diagrams, interface specifications, and test results.
- Support product bring-up, manufacturing validation, and customer-facing issue resolution when needed.
- Integrate IP cores for video interfaces and transport streams.
- Drive timing closure for complex multi-clock domain designs.
- Debug system-level issues spanning FPGA, hardware, and software layers.
- Optimize designs for latency, resource utilization, and determinism.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 1-5 years of industry experience in FPGA design and development
- Experienced in HDL design and debugging for complex systems
- Solid hands-on experience with FPGA code design
- Experience with simulation and advanced verification techniques
- Hands-on debugging experience in lab environments
- Strong understanding of digital logic design and synchronous systems
- Experience with HDL development (VHDL preferred, Verilog, SystemVerilog)
- Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)
- Understanding of simulation and verification methodologies
- Ability to analyze and debug hardware/software/system-level issues
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Nice to Have - Experience with broadcast video standards
- Understanding of video timing and synchronization
- Exposure to real-time video/audio processing pipelines
- Experience with high-speed FPGA interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR:
- Familiarity with packet-based media transport
- Experience in system-level integration of FPGA and control systems
- Scripting and automation using Python, Tcl, or similar for build, test, or validation flows
- Experience with lab instrumentation, such as Oscilloscopes, waveform monitors, video analyzers, pattern generators
- Knowledge of version control and collaborative development workflows, such as Git and code reviews.
- Exposure to modular broadcast platforms (e.g., routing, processing blades, chassis-based systems)
- Experience working in fast-paced product development environments (Agile or similar)
What we Offer:- Employer funded benefits program
- Competitive total compensation package
- Work-Life Balance
- Employee assistance plan
- Employee Discount Platform
- Career Progression
- Casual Work Environment
- Social Events and Sports Teams
- Onsite Counsellor
Location: Burlington, Ontario
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Vacancy: This is a newly created position
Salary Range: $70,000 to $100,000 per year, based on relevant experience
