Viavi Solutions

Senior FPGA Development Engineer

Viavi Solutions$95K — $178K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in digital FPGA design and verification.
  • Proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design.
  • Experience with EDA tools for synthesis and simulation.
  • Advanced verification methodologies knowledge (e.g., UVM, Coverage-Driven Verification).
  • Strong understanding of digital design principles and memory interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python, Perl, or Tcl.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement high-performance digital blocks and subsystems using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Collaborate with software, analog, and FPGA engineers to define specs and resolve integration challenges.
  • Participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle from concept to prototype.
  • Perform synthesis and static timing analysis to optimize design performance.
  • Contribute to improving design methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers within the digital design team.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Bonus program
Full Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled Senior FPGA Engineer to join our innovative team at Viavi Solutions Inc. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and verification of complex digital integrated circuits for our cutting-edge network test and measurement products.  Viavi Solutions develops test solutions that enable to development and deployment of the latest network and AI infrastructure technologies.

This position is for our Germantown, MD, site.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work on the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance digital blocks and subsystems using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, analog, and FPGA engineers to define specifications, resolve integration challenges, and ensure successful product delivery.
  • Participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle, from concept and specification to prototype bring-up and characterization.
  • Perform synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), and power analysis to meet design constraints and optimize performance.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the digital design team.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in digital FPGA design and verification.
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design.
  • Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis and simulation
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, Coverage-Driven Verification).
  • Solid understanding of digital design principles, computer architecture, and memory interfaces (e.g., DDR, DMA, PCIe).
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex digital designs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Experience with high-speed digital design and signal integrity considerations is a plus.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

 

Job Posting Pay Range:

95,900

to

178,100

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.  VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

About Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions to communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, civil government, military and avionics customers. The company serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Viavi Solutions
Size
3,600 employees
Market Cap
$2.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$30.1 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+9.9%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ

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