FPGA Designer

Fidus Systems

. Design and deliver complex FPGA-based systems for Fidus clients .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$125,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering complex FPGA-based systems, including RTL design and verification, with a strong focus on customer interaction and technical communication. Proficient in using Xilinx and Intel tools for architecture development, simulations, and timing analysis.

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RTL Design Using Verilog/VHDLXilinx Vivado & Altera QuartusFPGA System Design & IntegrationCustomer Interaction & Technical CommunicationAMD Embedded Premier Partner FPGA Certification

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Hard Skills

RTL DesignVerilogVHDLSystemVerilogFPGA DesignTiming ClosureFunctional SimulationsTest BenchesVideo AlgorithmsHigh-Speed Memory Interfaces

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer Interaction PresenceAbility to Learn New Technologies

Tools & Technologies

Xilinx ToolsIntel ToolsModelSimFPGA Development ToolsSimulation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AMD Embedded Premier Partner FPGA Qualification

Industry Keywords

FPGA-Based SystemsCPLD-Based SystemsControlled Goods Program (CGP)Contract Security Program (CSP)DSP Instantiations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver complex FPGA-based systems for Fidus clients
Work with clients and internal Fidus teams to define architectures, implement RTL, integrate IP, run simulations, close timing, and support lab bring-up and debug
Develop complex FPGA and/or CPLD-based systems, including architecture, custom development, integrated IP, simulations, and timing analysis and closure
Design FPGA-based systems using Xilinx and Intel devices and tools
Participate in design reviews covering hardware-software interfaces and inputs/outputs
Perform lab testing and prototype debugging, supporting hardware and software engineers as needed
Conduct customer prototype demonstrations
Author test plans, design descriptions, and user documentation
Provide technical insight to customers during pre-sales and project implementation
Support Business Manager and Sales teams with estimates for project scope, schedule, and deliverables
Present technical aspects of Fidus proposals to clients
Collaborate cross-functionally with FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience designing using RTL/Verilog/VHDL on FPGAs
Experience with video systems and specification standards, video algorithms, high-speed memory and bus interfaces, communications protocols, and DSP or processor instantiations
Experience creating designs using Xilinx or Altera FPGA families and solid understanding of tool flow
Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, and/or ModelSim
RTL design and verification, including test benches, functional simulations, and timing closure
Strong communication skills and fluency in English
Great customer interaction presence and ability to quickly learn new technologies and processes
Proven techniques and habits that lead to high quality design
Embraces AI as part of a modern engineering toolkit
Degree as a B.A.Sc., B.Eng. or equivalent
Must complete AMD Embedded Premier Partner highest-level FPGA qualification certification upon joining
Must complete background checks and security screening under Canada's Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
May be required to obtain security clearance under the Contract Security Program (CSP) administered by PSPC
Position is based in Canada
Availability for domestic and international travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching GRSP contributions
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Other supplementary benefits
Customer and project travel opportunities
AMD Embedded Premier Partner FPGA qualification certification upon joining