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# FPGA Digital Design Engineer

- **Company:** NXP Semiconductors
- **Location:** Gratkorn, Austria
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Toolchain, Verilog, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careerjet.at/jobad/at7692b8fe796bf9c2ddf8b1009d4171ae

## About the Role

University Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Basic programming know-how (e.g. C, Assembly)
Basic knowledge in RTL design (Verilog/System Verilog preferred)
Experience with FPGAs is an advantage
Basic circuit design and PCB design know-how is welcome
Familiarity with computer architecture: knowledge of microcontrollers, bus protocols is preferred
Self-motivated working style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Creative problem-solving skills, logic analysis skills, ability to logically break complex problems down to manageable components
Team player mentality and willingness to work with cross functional teams
Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

## Description

Digital design on FPGA prototyping for System on Chip (SoC)
RTL design, timing constraints and synthesis
Verification of FPGA design, HW/SW co-validation on FPGA platform
Collaboration with stakeholders from different groups (Firmware, Software, Toolchain etc.)
Debugging HW/SW functionality on FPGA platform
Documenting the FPGA platform for usage by other SoC functions


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