FPGA Developer (f/m/x)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026. Zeiss scores B on the Alion truth index.
Your Role:
Design and implement FPGA-based digital logic using hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog
Develop and integrate FPGA modules, including custom IP cores, communication interfaces, and control logic
Analyse system requirements and translate them into efficient and maintainable FPGA realisations
Perform functional simulation, timing analysis, verification, and validation of FPGA designs
Debug and troubleshoot FPGA implementations using simulation and hardware debugging tools
Optimise FPGA designs for timing closure, resource utilisation, power consumption, and performance
Implement and verify high-speed interfaces and protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, and memory interfaces
Collaborate with FPGA architects, hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects to ensure seamless system integration
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, interface descriptions, test plans, and verification reports
Participate in design reviews and contribute to reusable FPGA platforms, coding standards, and development best practices
Actively share knowledge and support the continuous improvement of FPGA development methodologies, tools, and workflows
Your Profile:
Successfully completed studies in electrical engineering, computer engineering, communications engineering, computer science, or a comparable field
Solid experience in FPGA development using VHDL and/or Verilog
Strong understanding of digital design principles, FPGA architectures, synchronous systems, and clock domain crossing concepts
Experience with FPGA development environments such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar toolchains
Knowledge of simulation and verification methodologies using tools such as ModelSim, QuestaSim, OSVVM, or UVM
Experience with timing analysis, timing closure, debugging, and performance optimisation of FPGA designs
Familiarity with high-speed communication interfaces and protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, or comparable technologies
Understanding of system integration and collaboration within interdisciplinary hardware and software development teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a structured and quality-oriented working style
High level of initiative, ownership, and commitment to delivering reliable FPGA solutions
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken
Enthusiasm for developing innovative solutions in a high-tech environment
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Andre Grunzel, Matthias Sonnentag