FPGA Firmware Engineer

Singular Photonics

. Define FPGA requirements and architecture for SPAD sensor readout with hardware, ASIC and software teams .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FPGA design and implementation, particularly with Verilog and AMD-Xilinx Vivado, while effectively collaborating with hardware and software teams. Proficient in debugging and integrating high-speed interfaces, ensuring robust design and verification processes.

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Verilog ProficiencyFPGA Design ExperienceAMD-Xilinx Vivado ToolchainHigh-Speed Interface IntegrationRTL Design and Synthesis

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Hard Skills

VerilogRTL DesignSynthesisTiming ClosureTestbench WritingFirmware DebuggingFPGA ImplementationHigh-Speed InterfacesSimulationDigital Design

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AMD-Xilinx VivadoOscilloscopeLogic AnalyzerIn-System ProbesLinux Operating SystemsAltium Designer

Industry Keywords

FPGADigital DesignISO 9001PCIeUSB3EthernetMIPILVDSSLVSCamera Link

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define FPGA requirements and architecture for SPAD sensor readout with hardware, ASIC and software teams
Implement, verify and debug Verilog modules for data acquisition, photon timing, histogramming and sensor control
Design and run simulations and testbenches with sufficient coverage before hardware deployment
Own synthesis, constraints, clock domain crossing and timing closure on AMD-Xilinx FPGA devices in Vivado
Build and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, USB3, Ethernet, AXI, MIPI, LVDS, SLVS and Camera Link
Lead firmware bring-up on new boards and sensors
Debug using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and in-system probes
Maintain RTL version control and a repeatable automated build
Document designs according to the ISO 9001 design control process
Contribute to design reviews
Support software teams and customers during field integration
Work across architecture, system bring-up and customer deployment
Report to the Lead Firmware Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong proficiency in Verilog
Solid grounding in RTL design, synthesis and timing closure
Hands-on experience with AMD-Xilinx Vivado and its toolchain
Experience writing testbenches and verifying designs in simulation before hardware
Experience bringing up firmware on real hardware and debugging it in the lab
Experience with at least one high-speed interface or bus at RTL level
Comfortable working in a small company where priorities shift and everyone pitches in
Experience working with complex existing codebases and integrating new functionality with minimal disruption
Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
2–5 years’ experience in FPGA and digital design
Right to work in the UK
SystemVerilog and verification practices beyond directed testbenches (desirable)
Comfortable working in Linux operating systems (desirable)
Exposure to PCIe, AXI interface, USB3, Ethernet, MIPI, LVDS, SLVS or Camera Link (desirable)
C, C++ or Python for embedded software integration and test automation (desirable)
Experience with image sensors, time-of-flight, TDCs or single-photon detection (desirable)
Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer and reading schematics during debug (desirable)
Visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

5% company pension contribution
Participation in the Company EMI Share Option Scheme
35 days paid annual leave per year, inclusive of UK public holidays
Hybrid working with flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week
Career growth opportunities
Cycle to work benefit (once implemented)
Private medical insurance (once implemented)