FPGA Engineer IV

Job Title

FPGA Engineer IV

Role Summary

The FPGA Engineer IV designs, develops, verifies, and integrates FPGA-based and accelerated imaging solutions for advanced medical video camera systems. This senior engineering role provides technical leadership across FPGA development, embedded processors, GPU/edge platforms, and AI-enabled image processing, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, manufacturable products.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires extensive FPGA design experience (see Requirements).

Responsibilities

Lead and execute FPGA design and system-level work for medical imaging products.

• Design synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog for FPGA implementations and create simulation/verification environments.
• Analyze resource utilization, timing, power, and system performance; perform timing closure and optimization.
• Troubleshoot FPGA, hardware, and software integration issues and support system bring-up.
• Select FPGA devices and supporting components to meet system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership: define FPGA/system requirements, contribute to system architecture, and mentor engineering teams.
• Architect and evaluate solutions involving FPGAs, embedded processors, GPUs, edge computing, and AI inference for accelerated imaging.
• Develop verification strategies, produce design documentation and specifications, and support integration/validation and regulatory-quality processes.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed below.

• 8+ years of FPGA design experience (employer-stated expectation for this level).
• Expert-level experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog and creating simulation/verification environments.
• Strong understanding of FPGA architectures, synthesis flows, timing analysis, power analysis, and resource optimization.
• Proven track record troubleshooting FPGA designs and hardware/software integration issues.
• Experience with FPGA design tools and achieving timing closure in complex designs.
• Familiarity using AI-assisted engineering tools to improve code quality, verification, documentation, and productivity.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; able to produce clear specifications and analyses.
• Nice-to-have: GPU programming and AI inference deployment experience; knowledge of edge-computing platforms and accelerated computing technologies; embedded software interfacing to FPGAs; video timing/interface standards; experience with medical device quality systems; prior mentoring or team leadership.

Education Requirements

Employer requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline — or equivalent practical experience. A Master's degree in a related field is listed as preferred. Related fields include electrical/computer engineering or similar technical disciplines; equivalent experience is acceptable per the employer statement.

About the Company

Company: KARL STORZ

Headquarters: Tuttlingen, Germany

Global medical technology company that designs and manufactures endoscopic instruments, imaging systems, and surgical equipment for minimally invasive procedures, serving hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide with products and clinical solutions.