FPGA Technical Lead
Our Electronic Engineering function is expanding fast, and we’re searching for an exceptional FPGA Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team building cutting‑edge FPGA‑based solutions. This key leadership role pairs deep FPGA technical expertise with the ability to mentor, inspire, and drive delivery at scale.
What You’ll Lead
Leadership & Management
* Mentor and grow a team of FPGA and digital design engineers.
* Set clear goals, drive performance, and foster technical excellence.
* Partner with systems, software, hardware, and verification teams.
* Recruit and develop top‑tier engineering talent.
* Champion best practices in design, verification, and documentation.
Technical Ownership
* Architect and deliver high‑performance, low‑latency FPGA solutions.
* Provide direction across RTL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation, timing closure, and validation.
* Define design standards, IP reuse strategies, and verification methodologies.
* Ensure designs meet performance, power, area, and reliability targets.
* Advise on FPGA technology roadmaps across major vendors.
Project Delivery
* Own FPGA development from concept to production.
* Lead planning, estimation, and scheduling of FPGA deliverables.
* Identify risks early and drive mitigation strategies.
* Collaborate with program management to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery.
What You Bring
* BS/MS/PhD in Electronic/Computer Engineering or similar.
* Extensive FPGA/digital hardware design experience, including a great amount of leadership experience.
* Proven success delivering complex FPGA systems end‑to‑end.
* Deep expertise in RTL, synthesis, simulation, and timing analysis.
* Strong foundation in DSP, high‑speed interfaces, control logic, and image processing.
* Great understanding of hardware‑software co‑design & embedded integration.
* Strong knowledge of FPGA toolchains and verification methodologies.
* Experience in data center, telecom, aerospace/defense, or HPC domains.
* Exposure to hardware security, functional safety, or DO‑254 is a plus.
* Strong coding/scripting and system architecture skills.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership presence.
Personal Qualities
* Strategic thinker with hands‑on technical depth.
* Inspires confidence across teams and leadership.
* Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑ambiguity environments.
* Passionate mentor and continuous learner.
* Balances innovation with disciplined execution.
What We Offer
* Company Bonus
* Pension: Total contribution (employer + employee) of up to 14%.
* Flexible Working
* Enhanced Parental Leave
* Facilities: Excellent site amenities, including subsidised meals, free parking, and more.
For more details on this role and our fantastic client, please reach out to me!
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