Senior FPGA Designer

Exegy

Senior FPGA Designer at Exegy, developing high-performance FPGA solutions for financial institutions. Involves design, implementation, and mentoring within a collaborative team environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in FPGA design and development, with advanced proficiency in VHDL and Verilog, and a strong understanding of high-speed networking protocols. Capable of leading complex design projects, conducting peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FPGA Design and DevelopmentVHDL and Verilog ProficiencyHigh-Speed Networking ProtocolsFPGA Development Tools (AMD/Xilinx Vivado)Python and Linux for Automation

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

FPGA Logic DesignRTL DevelopmentHDL Building BlocksDesign VerificationTiming AnalysisIntegration TestingPerformance DiagnosisAutomated Test EnvironmentsSystem Protocol ImplementationComplex Design Ownership

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringPeer Review

Tools & Technologies

AMD/Xilinx VivadoPythonLinux

Industry Keywords

Electronic EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringEthernetTCP/UDPMAC/PCSPCIeDMA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance FPGA logic and reusable HDL building blocks for ultra-low-latency applications
Translate product and technical requirements into detailed FPGA designs, interfaces, implementation plans, and verification strategies
Develop and review RTL using VHDL and/or Verilog
Own significant portions of the FPGA development lifecycle
Implement and enhance networking and system protocol components
Create and maintain automated test environments
Diagnose complex design, timing, integration, and performance issues
Conduct peer design and code reviews
Collaborate with FPGA Architects to evaluate design tradeoffs
Mentor FPGA Engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Typically 5 or more years of professional FPGA design and development experience, including ownership of complex designs through implementation and hardware validation
Advanced proficiency in VHDL and/or Verilog
Strong understanding of the complete FPGA development flow
Experience developing high-speed networking, data-movement, or system interfaces such as Ethernet, TCP/UDP, MAC/PCS, PCIe, and DMA
Hands-on experience with FPGA development tools, preferably AMD/Xilinx Vivado
Experience using Python and Linux to support verification, automation, testing, and troubleshooting
Professional proficiency in English and French

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities