FPGA Designer

Job Title

FPGA Designer

Role Summary

The FPGA Designer will design and deliver complex FPGA-based systems for Fidus clients, working with customers and cross-functional internal teams to define architectures, implement RTL, integrate IP, perform simulations, close timing, and support lab bring-up and debug.

Work occurs across domains such as video, communications, storage, signal processing and includes collaboration with FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI and PCB layout teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typical candidate has a minimum of 5 years of FPGA RTL design experience (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include architecture, RTL development, verification, and prototype validation.

• Define FPGA architectures and implement RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL.
• Integrate IP, create testbenches, run functional simulations, and perform timing analysis and closure.
• Participate in design reviews covering hardware-software interfaces, I/O and customer requirements.
• Perform lab bring-up, prototype testing, and debug; support hardware and software engineers during integration.
• Prepare test plans, design documentation, and customer demonstration materials.
• Provide technical input for proposals, estimates, and pre-sales discussions.

Requirements

Must-have skills are listed first; a few desirable items follow.

• Must-have: Minimum 5 years of experience designing using RTL (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog) on FPGAs; strong RTL design and verification practices including testbenches and timing closure.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado and/or Intel/Altera Quartus tool flows; familiarity with ModelSim or equivalent simulators.
• Practical experience with Xilinx or Intel/Altera FPGA families and associated IP integration.
• Experience with high-speed memory and bus interfaces, communications protocols, and DSP or processor instantiations; video systems and standards experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven customer-facing experience.
• Proven techniques and habits that produce high-quality, well-documented designs.
• Hands-on lab testing and prototype debug experience.
• Onboarding: Will complete AMD/Adaptive FPGA qualification certification as part of joining the company.
• Nice-to-have: Domain experience in space/satellite, high-performance compute, imaging/VR, automotive or medical systems; familiarity with AI tools in the engineering workflow.

Education Requirements

Degree: B.A.Sc., B.Eng. or equivalent technical degree, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Fidus

Headquarters: Ottawa, Canada

Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm specializing in electronic product development. With expertise in ASIC, FPGA hardware, software, and signal integrity, Fidus delivers next-generation products for clients across diverse industries including Telecom, Aerospace, Semiconductors, and Medical. Established in 2001, Fidus has successfully completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers, maintaining a strong focus on innovation and excellence in service.