Fpga Developer

**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