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
- Strong 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 perks 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 (Burlington)
🏢 Evertz
📍 Burlington