FPGA Design Engineer (Markham)

Evertz is looking for a FPGA Design Engineer to be part of Markham FPGA Design team responsible for developing video/audio processing, routing and transportation products. You will be working with advanced high density FPGA design, 100G network transport, broadcast quality video and audio compression technologies and system on chip designs, all on the latest generations of FPGAs and MPSoCs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop FPGA/MPSoc-based products
• Design video, audio and network processing IP cores
• Contribute to system or subsystem specification and architecture
• Collaborate closely with other hardware and software engineers to test and debug the design
• Use FPGA design tools to fit design, close timing, and improve fitting quality
• Contribute ideas to further the innovation of FPGA development flows

Requirements:

• Minimum education: bachelor degree in engineering or science
• Experience with FPGA designs in VHDL or Verilog (VHDL preferred)
• An understanding of Static Timing Analysis and Timing Closure techniques
• Experience writing test benches and simulating digital designs
• Experience with in-system debugging of FPGAs
• Experience with C or C++
• Experience with Python, Tcl, bash or other scripting languages
• Excellent revision control habits, and experience with Git or Subversion

Bonus Requirements:

• Knowledge of clock domain crossing techniques
• Experience with video or audio signal processing
• Knowledge of video compression and decompression methods
• Knowledge of protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, AXI4, Avalon, SPI, I2C, etc
• Experience with High Level Synthesis designs
• Experience with Linux

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

About Us:

Evertz Microsystems (TSX:ET) is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets). Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery.

Considered as an innovator by their customers, Evertz delivers cutting edge solutions that are unmatched in the industry in both hardware and software. Evertz delivers products and solutions that can be found in major broadcast facilities on every continent. Evertz’ customer base also includes telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers.

With over 2,000 employees, that include hardware and software engineers, Evertz is one of the leaders in the broadcast industry. Evertz has a global presence with offices located in: Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Australia. Evertz was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, which recognizes excellence in Canadian-owned and Canadian-managed companies. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies identifies Canadian corporate success through companies focused on their core vision, creating stakeholder value and excelling in the global economy.

Evertz makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Evertz will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources upon scheduling your interview.

Thank you for considering a career with Evertz!