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We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software, FPGA/ASIC, and signal integrity teams working together to design and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.\nPosition Overview/Mandate:\nThe FPGA Designer plays a key role in designing and delivering complex FPGA-based systems for Fidus clients. You will work directly with customers and internal Fidus teams to define architectures, implement RTL, integrate IP, run simulations, close timing, and support lab bring-up and debug.\nThis role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with new FPGA families and tools, is comfortable moving between different application domains (video, communications, storage, signal processing), and takes pride in producing high-quality, well-documented designs.\nMake an Impact with US:\nAt Fidus, you'll work on high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems, often using emerging technologies before they reach the broader market. You'll collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design as part of cross-functional teams delivering real products for our clients.\nIn practice, that means contributing to projects across Communications, Aerospace & Defense, Life Sciences & Medical Devices, Space & Satellite, Industrial Automation, Automotive, and Semiconductor engagements. You won't be limited to a single product or industry-your work will follow the technology, not just one roadmap.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nWork with our clients and other Fidus Employees to develop complex FPGA and/or CPLD based systems, including architecture, custom development, integrated IP, simulations, and timing analysis and closure.\nDesign FPGA based systems using Xilinx and Intel based devices and tools\nParticipate in design reviews (hardware-software interface, input-outputs etc.) to ensure Fidus quality standards and customer requirements are being adhered to\nPerform lab testing, debug of prototypes and supporting hardware/software engineer, as needed\nPerform customer prototype demonstrations and author test plans, design description and user documentation\nProvide technical insight to customers during the pre-sales and implementation phase of projects\nProvide technical support to the Business Manager and Sales team by providing detailed estimates on project scope, schedule, and deliverables and to present the technical aspects of Fidus proposals to the client\nWho You are:\nMinimum 5 years of experience designing using RTL/Verilog/VHDL on FPGAs.\nExperience with video systems and specification standards, video algorithms, and high-speed memory and bus interfaces, communications protocols, and DSP or processor instantiations.\nCreated designs using Xilinx or Altera FPGA families and have a solid understanding of tool flow\nExperience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL, Xilinx Vivado, Altera Quartus, and/or ModelSim\nRTL design and verification including test benches, functional simulations, and timing closure\nExhibit strong communication skills, are fluent in English, have great customer interaction presence, and quickly learn new technologies and processes\nProven techniques and habits that lead to high quality design\nEmbraces AI as part of a modern engineering toolkit\nDegree as a B.A.Sc., B.Eng. or equivalent\nAs AMD Embedded Premier Partner, you will be certified to highest level of FPGA qualification - this will be your first “to-do” item upon joining us.\nLocation and travel: Fully remote role and travel may be required domestically and internationally to support customer engagements and project delivery.\nThis position may require access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and EAR. Candidates must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 CFR 120.62, or be eligible for an export license, and may be required to complete security screening.\nBenefits\nOur competitive compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k) contributions, annual profit-sharing bonus, along with other supplementary benefits.\nWe also recognize that candidates show interest throughout different career stages and welcome all applications. When there is a great fit, the level of the role may be shifted as applicable.\nAbout Fidus & Why Work Here\nSince 2001, Fidus has completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers across industries including Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace & Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, we combine deep technical expertise with industry-leading tools to solve complex design challenges.\nFidus designs high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems using emerging technologies, often well before they reach the broader market. Our teams work across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design to deliver real products for our customers.\nAt Fidus, collaboration is at the core of how we work. We value openness, trust, and shared ownership, and we create an environment where people are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another, and have a meaningful impact through the work they do.\nIf all of this excites you, has your attention, and you can’t wait to join our amazing team and work environment, then we want to hear from you!\nCurious what it's actually like to work here? Take a look at our Working at Fidus page.\nFidus has a commitment to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process. Automated tools (including AI) support our initial screening of applicants against our job posting to identify candidates whose qualifications, experience, and skills align most closely with the position requirements. All further candidate assessments and final selection are conducted by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.\nThank you for your interest in Fidus. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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