FPGA Design Engineer

Job Title: FPGA Design Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12 Months

Summary:
Join our Customer s revolutionary Customer s Prototyping Team to drive end-to-end FPGA design for high-impact AR/VR hardware prototypes. Own the RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) path from idea to rapid, interactive demo collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and optics/software teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner cross-functionally (EE, SW/FW, Research, Design) to translate user experience goals and technical concepts into FPGA prototype designs
• Lead RTL development, simulation, synthesis, bring-up, and board-level debug with tools (ModelSim, Questa, logic analyzer, oscilloscope)
• Integrate, test, and iterate FPGA-based subsystems supporting early hardware proof-of-concepts (PoCs)
• Develop and refine custom communications protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, I2S, USB, MIPI, PCIe, etc.) within digital circuit systems
• Document specs, verification plans, and performance test results to inform next stages of productization
• Independently manage multiple parallel projects, consistently deliver against tight timelines
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and outside design/test resources
• Identify opportunities to improve design tools, flows, and prototype effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 8+ years FPGA design (RTL, simulation, bring-up, debug, system integration)
• Deep expertise with Verilog and SystemVerilog, hands-on with ModelSim/Questa
• Board-level digital circuit design, communications protocol integration
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
• Proven success in multi-disciplinary (EE, FW, SW) hardware/software development teams

Preferred:

• Streaming video (MIPI, AXI) and camera/optical system integration
• Scripting (TCL, Python); team leadership/project oversight
• PoC, NPI or advanced AR/VR hardware buildout experience
• Familiarity with embedded/real-time and mechanical/optical/electromechanical concepts

Keywords: FPGA Design Engineer, RTL Design, RTL Engineer, Verilog, SystemVerilog, FPGA Simulation, Prototype, Board Bring-up, Digital Circuit, Debug, I2C, UART, SPI, I2S, USB, MIPI, PCIe, AXI, ModelSim, Questa, Synthesis, Communication Protocols, Streaming Video, Camera Systems, Optical Systems, PoC, Hardware Prototyping, Reality Labs, AR, VR, New Product Introduction, Embedded Devices, Board Level Testing, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, EE, Firmware, Software Integration, Team Leadership, TCL, Python, Electromechanical, Cross-functional

About VDart Group
VDart Group is a global leader in technology, product, and talent solutions, serving Fortune 500 clients in 13 countries. With over 4,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver innovation, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes across industries. Guided by our commitment to People, Purpose, and Planet, VDart is recognized with an EcoVadis Bronze Medal and as a UN Global Compact member, reflecting our dedication to sustainable practices.