Job Title: Senior FPGA Design Engineer – 4G/5G Radio Systems
Job Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)
Work Location: Toronto, ON

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior FPGA Design Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and validation of FPGA-based solutions for 4G/5G Radio Units. This role involves working on complex system-level problems, contributing to long-term product strategy, and delivering innovative solutions aligned with 3GPP and O-RAN Alliance specifications.

The ideal candidate brings deep SystemVerilog/RTL expertise, strong radio systems knowledge, and hands-on experience with AXI and Ethernet protocols in high-performance wireless systems.

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Key Responsibilities

Design & Architecture

• Architect and develop FPGA IP for 4G/5G Radio Units.

• Contribute to system-level architecture aligned with 3GPP and O-RAN standards.

• Define system requirements and functional specifications with minimal oversight.

• Set design standards and achieve product cost and performance targets through optimal design, component, and supplier selection.

FPGA Implementation

• Design and implement complex RTL blocks using SystemVerilog/Verilog.

• Integrate RTL modules into large-scale FPGA systems.

• Optimize FPGA resource utilization, power, and performance.

• Achieve and maintain timing closure on advanced FPGA platforms.

Verification & Validation

• Define and execute comprehensive verification plans using UVM and advanced verification techniques.

• Perform RTL simulation, hardware bring-up, and system-level FPGA validation.

• Support debugging and root-cause analysis across hardware and software boundaries.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with Radio Unit, RF, and system engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.

• Partner with software and firmware teams to ensure hardware–software interoperability.

• Act as a technical consultant on critical, high-impact projects.

• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews.

• Communicate project progress, risks, and technical direction to senior management.

Innovation & Strategy

• Identify and develop solutions contributing to new product concepts and platforms.

• Conduct competitive and technology analysis to guide architectural decisions.

• Support research activities, evaluations, project planning, and budgeting for new and existing products.

• Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to align solutions with real-world requirements.

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Required Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience in FPGA design and RTL development.

• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and RTL design (VHDL is not used).

• In-depth knowledge of 4G/5G Radio architectures and the O-RAN ecosystem.

• Experience with wireless and fronthaul protocols, including:

  • NR / LTE

  • eCPRI / CPRI

  • PTP (IEEE 1588)

• Strong experience with:

  • AXI

  • Ethernet

• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as JESD204B/C, PCIe, and SERDES.

• Proficiency with FPGA and modeling tools:

  • Altera Quartus

  • MATLAB / Simulink

• Solid understanding of UVM-based verification methodologies.

• Experience using Git/GitHub and modern version-control workflows.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of FPGA design experience in wireless, radio, or high-speed systems.

• Experience developing FPGA IP for high-volume wireless products.

• Contributions to industry standards or forums such as O-RAN Alliance or 3GPP.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence long-term architecture.

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Interview Process

• Round 1: 30-minute Microsoft Teams interview with the Hiring Manager

• Round 2: 90-minute onsite panel interview (2–3 interviewers), including technical deep dive and whiteboarding

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.