FPGA Design Engineer

The FPGA Design Engineer at Evertz contributes to the development of advanced broadcast equipment used in real-time video and audio production processing and transport for Live sports production News broadcasting and Large-scale media workflows. This includes FPGA-based implementations for SDI IP video compression pipelines timing-sensitive switching and signal processing within high-performance platforms such as modular frames blades and networked systems.
Engineers in this role work closely with system architects software teams and hardware designers to deliver reliable low-latency solutions used in live production playout and contribution workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement FPGA logic for real-time video and audio processing pipelines (SDI UHD/HD IP-based media).
• Develop FPGA-based modules supporting SMPTE standards synchronization timing-sensitive switching and media transportation.
• Participate in system architecture design for broadcast products.
• Perform simulation synthesis place & route and timing closure for high-throughput low-latency designs.
• Validate FPGA functionality in lab environments using broadcast test signals and measurement equipment.
• Debug complex system issues involving video artifacts timing misalignment or data integrity problems.
• Collaborate with embedded software and control-plane teams (APIs management interfaces orchestration systems).
• Maintain design documentation including video pipeline diagrams interface specifications and test results.
• Support product bring-up manufacturing validation and customer-facing issue resolution when needed.
• Integrate IP cores for video interfaces and transport streams.
• Drive timing closure for complex multi-clock domain designs.
• Debug system-level issues spanning FPGA hardware and software layers.
• Optimize designs for latency resource utilization and determinism.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering or related field
• 15 years of industry experience in FPGA design and development
• Experienced in HDL design and debugging for complex systems
• Solid hands-on experience with FPGA code design
• Experience with simulation and advanced verification techniques
• Hands-on debugging experience in lab environments
• Strong understanding of digital logic design and synchronous systems
• Experience with HDL development (VHDL preferred Verilog SystemVerilog)
• Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g. Xilinx Vivado Intel Quartus)
• Understanding of simulation and verification methodologies
• Ability to analyze and debug hardware/software/system-level issues
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with broadcast video standards
• Understanding of video timing and synchronization
• Exposure to real-time video/audio processing pipelines
• Experience with high-speed FPGA interfaces such as Ethernet PCIe DDR:
• Familiarity with packet-based media transport
• Experience in system-level integration of FPGA and control systems
• Scripting and automation using Python Tcl or similar for build test or validation flows
• Experience with lab instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes waveform monitors video analyzers pattern generators
• Knowledge of version control and collaborative development workflows such as Git and code reviews.
• Exposure to modular broadcast platforms (e.g. routing processing blades chassis-based systems)
• Experience working in fast-paced product development environments (Agile or similar)

What we Offer:

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career Progression
• Casual Work Environment
• Social Events and Sports Teams
• Onsite Counsellor

Location:Burlington Ontario
Hours:Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Vacancy:This is a newly created position
Salary Range:$70000 to $100000 per year based on relevant experience

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)
Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology delivering cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets on-demand services WebTV IPTV and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities telcos and satellite providers on every continent were known for end-to-end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian-headquartered with offices around the world Evertz has 2000 employees and has been recognized as one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

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