Senior FPGA Architect

Descripción

We're currently partnering with a global engineering-driven company (focused on test & measurement, communications, quantum computing, etc.) that is building one of the most advanced real-time synchronization systems in the market.

They are looking for a Senior FPGA Architect to join their R&D team in Barcelona.

The technical challenge

You would be working on a product that enables multiple instruments (each with its own FPGA) to behave as a single, tightly synchronized system in real time.

We’re talking about:

• Distributed systems with multiple FPGAs
• Deterministic execution with phase coherence
• Synchronization and communication across thousands of channels
• Use cases in quantum computing, radar, 5G/6G, and MIMO systems

This is not an isolated IP problem — it’s a system-level architecture challenge.

The role

They’re looking for someone with strong architectural thinking who still enjoys being hands-on.

• Define FPGA architecture aligned with the overall system
• Decide what belongs in hardware vs software
• Design synchronization and communication layers across FPGAs
• Collaborate closely with software teams (C++) and technical stakeholders
• Translate complex use cases into real solutions
• Stay involved in implementation (~50% hands-on)

The team

• Barcelona-based R&D team, highly international (40+ nationalities)
• Close collaboration with US-based teams
• Working alongside another very senior FPGA engineer
• Strong engineering culture, focused on quality and long-term thinking (not delivery-driven)

Tech stack

• SystemVerilog (core)
• Xilinx / Vivado
• FPGA validation, simulation, static timing analysis
• C++ environment (understanding HW/SW interaction is key)

What they’re looking for

• 7+ years of experience in digital electronics / FPGA
• Proven experience as an FPGA Architect
• Strong system-level design mindset
• Solid background in validation, simulation, and timing
• Collaborative, with strong technical judgment

Why this could be interesting

• Highly complex product with real impact in cutting-edge industries
• Deep technical challenges (not maintenance or trivial legacy work)
• International, engineering-driven environment
• Growth phase with strong product expansion