Solutions Architect, FPGA

Fidus Systems

. Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand and develop their requirements .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA design and system-level architecture, with a strong focus on high-speed interfaces and subsystems. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex electronic systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior FPGA Designer ExperienceExpert-Level RTL Design in VHDL/SystemVerilogHigh-Speed Interface ArchitectureFPGA Bring-Up and Debug ExperienceU.S. Person Eligibility for Export License

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Hard Skills

RTL DesignVHDLSystemVerilogFPGA DesignHigh-Speed InterfacesPCIeEthernetDDR Memory ControllersJESD204AXI-Based SoC Integration

Soft Skills

Concise CommunicationListening SkillsUnderstanding SkillsPersonable InteractionPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AMD Device FamiliesAltera Device FamiliesVersalUltraScale+ZynqAgilexStratixSystemVerilog/UVM TestbenchesHardware-in-the-Loop ValidationFPGA Toolchains

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceDO-254 Knowledge

Industry Keywords

FPGA DevelopmentHigh-Reliability SystemsSafety-Critical DevelopmentITAR RestrictionsExport License EligibilityCommunicationsAerospace and DefenceLife SciencesIndustrial AutomationAutomotive

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with potential and existing clients to understand and develop their requirements
Architect solutions that meet client needs
Develop delivery plans, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and estimate required work
Write technical content for proposals
Present Fidus’ resource capabilities and work approach
Discuss, promote, defend, and refine the work approach and estimate as needed
Evaluate solutions and partition programs into logical segments
Undertake project work as required
Assist in identifying and developing new Fidus products
Assist in identifying new investment and research-and-development areas
Collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, signal integrity/power integrity, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design teams
Deliver high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems for clients across communications, aerospace and defence, life sciences and medical devices, space and satellite, industrial automation, automotive, and semiconductor markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Ideally at least seven (7) years of design background in a Senior FPGA Designer role
System-level design experience and interest, including identifying architectural approaches and tradeoffs
Expert-level knowledge of RTL design in VHDL and/or SystemVerilog, from architecture through timing closure
Hands-on experience with AMD and/or Altera device families, including Versal, UltraScale+, Zynq, Agilex, and Stratix, and associated toolchains
Experience architecting high-speed interfaces and subsystems, including PCIe, Ethernet, DDR memory controllers, JESD204, and AXI-based SoC integration
Familiarity with verification approaches, including SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and hardware-in-the-loop validation
In-lab experience with FPGA bring-up, debug, and performance validation
Some knowledge of hardware and embedded software
Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical FPGA development, such as DO-254 or equivalent, is an asset
Ability to undertake designs with ITAR restrictions or classified information
Concise communication and writing skills
Excellent listening, understanding, and extrapolation skills
Professional and personable
Enjoys travel, anticipated to be up to 6 weeks per year, typically within North America
Proven experience giving presentations to small-to-medium-sized groups
U.S. person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62, or eligibility for an export license
Ability to complete background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Matching 401(k) plan contributions
Annual profit-sharing bonus
Other supplementary benefits
Travel opportunities, typically within North America, up to 6 weeks per year
Accommodations available upon request during the selection process