Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Philips is hiring a Senior FPGA Design Engineer in Haifa, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on Philips.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Vhdl, Verilog and Xilinx Vivado among its tools and skills.
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Develop, design, and optimize FPGA solutions and high-speed data paths for cutting-edge medical and detection systems.
Job Title
Senior FPGA Design EngineerJob Description
We are looking for an experienced FPGA Design Engineer who will play a pivotal role in developing , designing and optimizing FPGA solutions for our cutting-edge projects. Your expertise will drive innovation and excellence in digital design as part of the detection team in CT\AMI.
Your role :
- Develop FPGA logic using VHDL / Verilog
- Design and implement high-speed data paths and interfaces such as DDR, PCIe, Ethernet.
- Perform simulation, verification, timing closure, and debugging
- Integrate FPGA with soft processors (such as MicroBlaze / Nios), sensors, ADCs/DACs, and other system components
- Support system bring-up, lab validation, and debugging at both board and system level
- Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, software, and system teams
- Support and participate in architecture discussions and design reviews
- Read and understand board schematics to support integration and troubleshooting
- Perform lab and system-level testing after component changes or design updates
- Document FPGA design, interfaces, and implementation details
You're the right fit if:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 4+ years of hands-on FPGA design experience, in a multidisciplinary industry.
- Strong experience in digital logic design and debugging
- Strong knowledge of VHDL / Verilog
- Experience with Xilinx tools, especially Vivado
- Knowledge and experience with high-speed serial interfaces (such as: Ethernet, DDR) and protocols like AXI.
- Familiarity with high-speed interfaces and memory systems
- Ability to read and understand system schematics
- Experience with lab debugging and validation
- Ability to document design work clearly and support structured release processes
Advantages
- Experience with UVM or other verification methodologies
- Background in imaging systems or signal processing
- Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
Compensation & benefits
Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base monthly salary range for this grade R&D roles is [21,515]– [ 35,858] ILS . We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations.
This role is eligible for a bonus, with your rewards linked to KPIs & company results. We'll share the full approach and additional benefits with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.
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