Digital Hardware Engineer

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, and more.
VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, collaborate, and push for solutions that delight our customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Staff FPGA Engineer to join our Germantown, Maryland team developing state‑of‑the‑art Communications Test & Measurement products. The successful candidate will architect and implement high‑speed FPGA designs, using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL and cutting‑edge simulation, synthesis, place & route, and verification tools.

• BS or MS degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• High‑speed FPGA design experience using Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet from 10M to 1.6T, and IP protocol.
• Working knowledge of VLANs, MPLS, VPLS, and Voice/Video over IP (VoIP, IPTV) strongly desired.
• Experience using AMD or Altera FPGA devices and implementation tools.
• Experience with FPGA components such as transceivers, hard IP, and PLLs strongly desired.
• Experience with optical interfaces and modules (SFPs, QSFPs) desired.

• General purpose microprocessor and DSP systems, PCIe, high‑speed digital board design, PLL design, and analog signal conditioning experience a plus.
• Simulation experience using Siemens Questa, Aldec Riviera, or similar tools.
• Version control experience using Git or similar tools.
• Utilization of generative AI tools to assist in concept and implementation of FPGA designs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with highly accurate product delivery.

$112,700 to $209,300. Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.

VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.