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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FPGA Engineer III - **Company:** KARL STORZ - **Location:** Santa Barbara County, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Imaging Technology, Software Tools, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Verilog, Fpga Hardware, Gpu Programming, Multiaccess Edge Computing - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17594403?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17594403%2FFpga-Engineer-Iii-California-Goleta ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of FPGA design experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with a Master's degree. * Strong experience developing synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL. * Experience creating simulation and verification environments for FPGA designs. * Advanced troubleshooting skills across FPGA, hardware, and embedded software environments. * Experience architecting FPGA designs to meet complex system requirements. * Understanding of FPGA architectures and FPGA development toolchains. * Experience improving FPGA design methodologies and engineering processes. * Strong technical writing skills with the ability to create clear requirements, design documentation, and technical analyses. * Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development efficiency and quality., * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. * 8+ years of FPGA design experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a Master's degree. * Experience with GPU programming, AI inference deployment, edge computing platforms, AMD Versal AI Engines, NVIDIA Jetson/Orin platforms, or similar accelerated computing technologies. * Experience developing embedded software for microcontrollers interfacing with FPGAs. * Strong knowledge of video timing and interface standards. * Experience working within regulated medical device environments, including FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and ISO 9001. * Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering best practices. What You'll Need to Succeed * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to solve complex technical challenges. * Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams. * High attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence. * Ability to maintain productive working relationships built on respect, collaboration, and accountability.. ## Description We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer III to join our engineering team developing next-generation medical video camera systems. In this role, you will design, develop, verify, and integrate FPGA-based imaging solutions while contributing to system architecture across FPGA, embedded processors, GPU/edge computing, and AI-enabled image processing. You'll play a key role in advancing our imaging technologies while helping improve FPGA development processes and providing technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams. What You'll Do * Design, develop, test, integrate, and verify FPGA-based imaging solutions for advanced medical video camera systems. * Develop synthesizable Verilog/SystemVerilog HDL code for FPGA implementations. * Create simulation and verification environments using Verilog/SystemVerilog. * Analyze, decompose, and refine FPGA and system requirements while contributing to overall system architecture. * Lead FPGA architecture improvements and development process enhancements across engineering teams. * Evaluate and select FPGA devices and supporting components that meet system performance requirements. * Troubleshoot FPGA designs and resolve hardware/software integration issues. * Analyze FPGA resource utilization, power consumption, timing, and overall system performance. * Utilize approved AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, verification, documentation, debugging efficiency, and engineering productivity while maintaining compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. * Collaborate closely with hardware, embedded software, systems, and image processing engineers throughout the product development lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)