Principal FPGA Engineer

NXP Semiconductors

Principal FPGA Engineer at NXP developing cutting-edge mobile payment and security solutions. Collaboration with global teams to drive FPGA strategy and methodologies for product development.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in FPGA and ASIC engineering with a strong focus on RTL design using SystemVerilog, Verilog, and VHDL. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop scalable FPGA-based solutions while maintaining comprehensive technical documentation.

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FPGA Design EngineeringRTL Design Using SystemVerilogFPGA Development Tools (Vivado, Synplify)Timing Closure Development (SDC)Embedded Software Debugging

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Hard Skills

FPGA DesignRTL DevelopmentSystemVerilogVerilogVHDLFPGA Development ToolsTiming Constraints (SDC)Simulation Tools (ModelSim, VCS)Automation Scripting (Bash, Python)On-Chip Communication Protocols

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

VivadoSynplifyChipScopeModelSimVCSXceliumOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersJTAG InterfacesSWD Debugging Tools

Industry Keywords

FPGAASICEmbedded Software EngineeringHigh-Speed FPGA DesignsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive FPGA strategy, methodologies, and development flows by leveraging industry-leading FPGA technologies, tools and best practices to address diverse project requirements
Contribute to the continuous improvement and evolution of FPGA tools, technologies, methodologies and design flows to enhance development efficiency and quality
Design, develop, and deploy FPGA-based prototyping and verification platforms, delivering scalable solutions that support internal stakeholders, including Verification, Validation, Firmware and Software teams
Perform FPGA design debugging and system bring-up using laboratory equipment and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG interfaces
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, verification, validation, firmware and software engineering to investigate issues, implement corrective actions and develop effective workarounds when required
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, defect reports, release notes and project status updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of 7+ years in FPGA and/or ASIC engineering
Strong expertise in RTL design and development using SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL
Hands-on experience with industry-standard FPGA development and synthesis tools, including Vivado, Synplify and ChipScope
Proven experience working with leading FPGA platforms, with a preference for Xilinx/AMD devices; experience with Lattice or Altera FPGA solutions is also highly valued
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement timing constraints (SDC) and achieve timing closure for high-speed FPGA designs
Proficiency with simulation and verification tools such as ModelSim, VCS and Xcelium
Comprehensive understanding of embedded software engineering processes and practical experience in software development and debugging for embedded CPU platforms
Experience developing automation scripts and build environments using languages and tools such as Bash, Perl, Python, Tcl and CMake
Solid understanding of industry-standard on-chip communication protocols, including AHB, AXI, I²C, I3C and SPI
Strong hardware and software debugging skills, with hands-on experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and SWD debugging tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to sustainability
Learning opportunities to develop core and professional skills