Becton, Dickinson and Company

Sr. Staff Embedded Firmware/FPGA Systems Engineer

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $168K — $269K *
Milpitas, CA 95035In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MS preferred)
  • 10+ years in embedded firmware and FPGA development with leadership roles
  • Proficient in Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog for FPGA and simulation testbenches
  • Experience with Python, C/C++, and version control systems
  • Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems and driver development
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, and PCIe
  • Skilled in test bench development and verification plans

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction for firmware and FPGA development across products
  • Own architecture of firmware and programmable logic for instrumentation systems
  • Define system architecture balancing ARM SoC and off-board compute
  • Develop Linux BSP components and configure kernel
  • Build embedded services in C/C++ with automation in Python
  • Collaborate with global teams to achieve project goals

Benefits

  • Onsite collaboration prioritizing creativity and innovation
  • Minimum of 4 days in the office per week for operational excellence
  • Supportive of work-life balance within structured workplace arrangements
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a technically strong engineer to drive embedded firmware and FPGA development on ARM-based instrumentation platforms. You will own end-to-end system architecture - defining the right partitioning between on-board FPGA logic, ARM SoC firmware, and off-board host/edge/cloud compute. You will design RTL for FPGA, develop Linux BSP components, and optimize data-path performance across memory, DMA, and high-speed I/O boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for embedded firmware and FPGA development across multiple product lines.
  • Own the development and architecture of embedded firmware and programmable logic for complex instrumentation systems
  • Define architecture, balancing on-board (ARM SoC/DSP/FPGA) and off-board compute
  • Develop Linux BSP Components, kernel configuration, boot loaders, HALs and device drivers
  • Build embedded services in C/C++ and develop python-based automation for testing, validation and workflows
  • Collaborate with a distributed global team to deliver on goals


Education and Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required; MS preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware and FPGA development, including technical leadership roles.
  • Proficiency in Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog; experience authoring RTL for FPGA, developing simulation testbenches, and driving synthesis and timing closure using Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus. Familiarity with AXI4/AXI-Stream interconnects and DMA controller design.
  • Experience with Python, C/C++, version control systems, and modern development tools.
  • Experience with common hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe Gen 3/4/5, JESD204B/C, DDR3/DDR4, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems, including kernel configuration and demonstrated driver development skills
  • Strong understanding of test bench development; simulations (ModelSim, VCS) and developing verification plans
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and influence technical direction while championing engineering excellence and best practices.
  • Demonstrated success collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, applying systems-level thinking to develop and deliver robust, integrated product solutions.


Preferred Attributes:
  • Technically competent with a broad understanding of system-level needs and cross-functional roles.
  • Experience in FPGA-based data acquisition systems in Flow Cytometry, Genomics, or similar high-throughput biomedical instrumentation
  • Experience with high-speed FPGA interfaces such as JESD204B/C (ADC/DAC connectivity), PCIe, DDR4/LPDDR, or USB 3.x in instrumentation or adjacent high-throughput domains
  • Experience improving legacy codebases and guiding teams toward sustainable engineering practices.


Work Environment:
  • Onsite Position: will require on-site and in lab work a minimum of 4 days/week


At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Primary Work Location
USA CA - Milpitas 155

Salary Range Information
$168,600.00 - $269,800.00 USD Annual

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75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
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