Senior FPGA Engineer

p3Brain is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities. We are ambitious, fast-growing and love to explore. The company’s cutting-edge products are used in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide. 3Brain is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has a Discovery Unit and production site in Genova, Italy, and an operational unit in the US. /p h2Tasks /h2 p3Brain is looking for a full-time Senior FPGA engineer to reinforce our RD team. You will help develop new embedded systems for high-speed data acquisition devices and improve and maintain the existing product line. You will be responsible for fetching data from high speed ADCs or to stream to high-speed DACs. You will design IP cores for complex signal processing and hardware accelerators. You will also provide the necessary FPGA infrastructure to communicate with hardware peripherals (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.). /p pIn particular, your tasks involve: /p ul liDeveloping FPGA projects with Intel Quartus and Xilinx Vivado. /li liDesigning FPGA modules for high‑speed data acquisition (Gbps‑rate LVDS), data transmission (USB, Ethernet, PCIe, CameraLink), and real‑time processing using HDL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog), supported by self‑checking testbenches. /li liIntegrating FPGA modules for peripheral control (SPI, UART, I2C, etc.). /li liEmbedded software development for FPGA (C/C++/Linux). /li liMaintenance of the existing code base. /li /ul h2Requirements /h2 pstrongRequired Qualifications /strong /p ul liBSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar. /li li5 Years or more of experience in FPGA development and HDL coding. /li liFPGA development tools such as Intel Quartus or Xilinx Vivado. /li liFPGA timing constraints with Synopsys Design Constraints (.sdc). /li liKnowledge of embedded systems/systems on chip. /li liCommitment to high coding and design standards and best practices. /li liBasic understanding of electronics. /li liFluency in English. /li liInitiative and independence. /li /ul pstrongAdditional Qualifications /strong /p ul liPhD in Electrical Engineering or similar. /li liProject/people management skills. /li liProficiency with VHDL-2008, OSVVM, UVVM, VUnit. /li liProficiency in embedded software programming C/C++. /li liKnowledge of the Linux operating system for embedded devices. /li liProficiency in Python programming. /li liBackground in signal processing. /li /ul h2Benefits /h2 ul liA dynamic and stimulating work environment driven by a desire to build transformational technologies to help others. /li liA young, fast-growing company with plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development. /li liGreat challenges and adventures in both technical and economical fields. /li liWorking place: strongPfäffikon SZ, Switzerland /strong. It is a beautiful lakeside village just outside of Zurich, the country’s main cultural, financial and business center. /li /ul pTo apply send your CV (English only) to stronghr(at)3brain(dot)com /strong, subject: emSenior FPGA Engineer /em. /pbrp3Brain AG is a Swiss deep tech company working on cell-electronic interfaces that link biological networks to computers via custom-made semiconductor microchips. Our mission is to empower life scientists to probe intelligent networks, accelerate biomedical discoveries for the benefit of patients, and create a future more exciting than the present. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering for life’s complexities. We are ambitious, fast-growing and love to explore. The company is headquartered in Switzerland nearby Zurich, has subsidiaries in Italy and the US, and has installed its cutting-edge products in laboratories and pharma companies worldwide. /p