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Senior FPGA Engineer

On-site in Málaga·Added 7 months ago (last checked 2 Nov)

Keysight

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Work mode: On-site, Málaga
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in FPGA design
Strong proficiency in VHDL
Experience with Xilinx or FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim, Mentor Graphics, etc.).
Solid understanding of:
- Digital logic design
- Timing constraints and closure
- Synthesis and place & route flows
Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
Hands-on experience with Python, C/C++, or Linux driver development for FPGA-integrated systems.
Good written and spoken English; ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Nice to have

Experience with Xilinx Versal, Zynq Ultrascale+, or SoC FPGA architectures.
Experience with high‑speed interfaces (Aurora, JESD, PCIe Gen3/4/5, 10/25/100G Ethernet).
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, DSP blocks, or algorithm acceleration.
Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or automated FPGA build systems.
Experience with embebedd Linux systems.
Familiarity with AMD versal AIE

The role

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world's most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

We are looking for a highly skilled FPGA Engineer to join our R&D organization. The ideal candidate will drive the design, implementation, verification, and optimization of FPGA-based solutions for high‑performance systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, validation) to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable designs for next‑generation products.

What you'll do

Design, implement, and optimize digital logic using VHDL.
Develop FPGA architectures for high-speed, real-time systems.
Perform simulation, debugging, and verification using industry-standard tools.
Implement interfaces and protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SPI, I²C, JESD204B/C.
Work with Xilinx/AMD (Vivado, Versal) or similar environments.
Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate FPGA designs into boards and systems.
Work with software engineers to define FPGA-CPU/SoC interfaces.
Develop documentation and participate in design reviews.
Support bring-up, debugging, and validation in the lab using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, automation, and CI/CD for FPGA builds.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work in cross-functional, fast-paced engineering teams.
Attention to detail and high-quality standards.
Proactive, autonomous, and curious mindset.

Hiring process

Recruiter screening, hiring manager review, then business interviews with the hiring manager and team before an offer 1 interview

About Keysight

Keysight Technologies is a global electronic measurement and test equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services electronic instruments and software for design, development, and testing across industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, and communications. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, Keysight serves customers in more than 100 countries, providing solutions that span from design simulation to manufacturing test and network visibility.

Keysight has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid supporting its European operations. The company is known for its engineering-driven culture, offering international professionals opportunities in R&D, software engineering, and customer-facing roles. For international hires, Keysight provides a multicultural work environment and career paths in cutting-edge areas like 5G/6G, AI, and cloud technologies.

Industry: Test and Measurement
Founded: 1939
Employees: 10,000–20,000
Headquarters: Santa Rosa, USA
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Keysight operates in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment where international professionals can find roles in R&D, software, and customer-facing positions.
The company has a significant R&D hub in Barcelona, Spain, which is a key center for its wireless and 6G research.
Keysight offers a global, multicultural work environment with English as the working language, easing the transition for international hires.
The company provides relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many locations.
Barcelona is a major tech hub in Southern Europe, offering a strong quality of life and a growing ecosystem for engineers.