Principal FPGA Design Engineer - Oxfordshire

Role: Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Package: £80k - £120k + Bonus + Generous Benefits

About the Business:

We are partnering with a pioneering UK technology innovator developing next-generation medical device technologies. Operating globally, they combine hardware, custom silicon, and complex data processing to transform global healthcare and scientific research.

Role Overview:

A hands-on technical leadership and mentorship position, owning the architecture and delivery of high-throughput FPGA subsystems. You will drive designs across the full lifecycle-from initial requirements through RTL implementation, custom-ASIC bring-up, lab validation, and product release.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Architecture: Lead FPGA subsystem architecture for complex data platforms.
• RTL & Verification: Design/verify digital RTL (System Verilog/Verilog) using AMD/Xilinx tool chains.
• Optimization: Maximize throughput, power efficiency, resource usage, and timing closure.
• Integration: Collaborate with ASIC, FW, and SW teams to support board bring-up.
• Leadership: Champion CI/CD automation and mentor mid/senior hardware engineers.

What We Need:

• Proven full-lifecycle FPGA design experience (architecture to hardware bring-up).
• Strong System Verilog/Verilog skills with AMD/Xilinx tool chains (Vivado/Questa).
• Hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe/DMA) and lab debugging tools.
• Scripting for workflow automation (Python, Tcl, Make).
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry background.