Staff, FPGA Digital Design Engineer

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Staff FPGA Engineer to join our Germantown, Maryland team developing state of the art Communications Test & Measurement products. The successful candidate will architect and implement high-speed FPGA designs, using Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL and cutting-edge simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification tools.

• BS or MS degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• High speed FPGA design experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL required
• Working knowledge of Ethernet from 10M to 1.6T, and IP protocol. Working knowledge of VLANs, MPLS, VPLS, and Voice/Video over IP (VoIP, IPTV) strongly desired
• Experience using AMD or Altera FPGA devices and implementation tools
• Experience with FPGA components such as transceivers, hard IP, and PLLs strongly desired
• Experience with optical interfaces and modules (SFPs, QSFPs) desired

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

• General purpose microprocessor and DSP systems, PCIe, high-speed digital board design, PLL design, and analog signal conditioning experience a plus
• Simulation experience using Siemens Questa, Aldec Riviera, or similar tools
• Version control experience using Git or similar tools
• Utilization of generative AI tools to assist in concept and implementation of FPGA designs
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas with people from across the world
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, coupled with a well-focused attention to detail; ability and commitment to produce a timely and highly accurate product

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range: 112,700

to 209,300

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.