The FPGA Design Engineer at Evertz contributes to the development of advanced broadcast equipment used in real-time video and audio production, processing, and transport for Live sports production, News broadcasting, and Large-scale media workflows. This includes FPGA-based implementations for SDI, IP video, compression pipelines, timing-sensitive switching, and signal processing within high-performance platforms such as modular frames, blades, and networked systems.

Engineers in this role work closely with system architects, software teams, and hardware designers to deliver reliable, low-latency solutions used in live production, playout, and contribution workflows.

Responsibilities

Design and implement FPGA logic for real-time video and audio processing pipelines (SDI, UHD/HD, IP-based media)

Develop FPGA-based modules supporting SMPTE standards, synchronization, timing-sensitive switching, and media transportation

Participate in system architecture design for broadcast products

Perform simulation, synthesis, place & route, and timing closure for high-throughput, low-latency designs

Validate FPGA functionality in lab environments using broadcast test signals and measurement equipment

Debug complex system issues involving video artifacts, timing misalignment, or data integrity problems

Collaborate with embedded software and control-plane teams (APIs, management interfaces, orchestration systems)

Maintain design documentation, including video pipeline diagrams, interface specifications, and test results

Support product bring-up, manufacturing validation,



and customer-facing issue resolution when needed

Integrate IP cores for video interfaces and transport streams

Drive timing closure for complex multi-clock domain designs

Debug system-level issues spanning FPGA, hardware, and software layers

Optimize designs for latency, resource utilization, and determinism

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

1–5 years of industry experience in FPGA design and development

Experienced in HDL design and debugging for complex systems

Solid hands‑on experience with FPGA code design

Experience with simulation and advanced verification techniques

Hands‑on debugging experience in lab environments

Robust understanding of digital logic design and synchronous systems

Experience with HDL development (VHDL preferred, Verilog, SystemVerilog)

Familiarity with FPGA development tools (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)

Understanding of simulation and verification methodologies

Ability to analyze and debug hardware/software/system‑level issues

Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams

Nice to Have





Experience with broadcast video standards

Understanding of video timing and synchronization

Exposure to real‑time video/audio processing pipelines

Experience with high‑speed FPGA interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR

Familiarity with packet‑based media transport

Experience in system‑level integration of FPGA and control systems

Scripting and automation using Python, Tcl, or similar for build, test, or validation flows

Experience with lab instrumentation, such as Oscilloscopes, waveform monitors, video analyzers, pattern generators

Knowledge of version control and collaborative development workflows, such as Git and code reviews

Exposure to modular broadcast platforms (e.g., routing, processing blades, chassis‑based systems)

Experience working in fast‑paced product development environments (Agile or similar)

What We Offer

Employer funded benefits program

Competitive total compensation package

Work‑Life Balance

Employee assistance plan

Employee Discount Platform

Career Progression

Casual Work Environment

Social Events and Sports Teams

Onsite Counsellor

Location: Burlington, Ontario

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Vacancy: This is a newly created position

Salary Range: $70,000 to $100,000 per year, based on relevant experience

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview.

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📌 FPGA Design Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Evertz
📍 Ontario