Summary:
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a skilled Senior FPGA Engineer to join our innovative team at Viavi Solutions Inc. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and verification of complex digital integrated circuits for our cutting-edge network test and measurement products. Viavi Solutions develops test solutions that enable to development and deployment of the latest network and AI infrastructure technologies.
This position is for our Germantown, MD, site.
Job Responsibilities
- Work on the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance digital blocks and subsystems using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, analog, and FPGA engineers to define specifications, resolve integration challenges, and ensure successful product delivery.
- Participate in all phases of the FPGA development lifecycle, from concept and specification to prototype bring-up and characterization.
- Perform synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), and power analysis to meet design constraints and optimize performance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the digital design team.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in digital FPGA design and verification.
- Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design.
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis and simulation
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, Coverage-Driven Verification).
- Solid understanding of digital design principles, computer architecture, and memory interfaces (e.g., DDR, DMA, PCIe).
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex digital designs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with high-speed digital design and signal integrity considerations is a plus.
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Job Posting Pay Range:
95,900to
178,100Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in digital FPGA design and verification.
- Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL design.
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis and simulation.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, Coverage-Driven Verification).
- Solid understanding of digital design principles, computer architecture, and memory interfaces (e.g., DDR, DMA, PCIe).
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex digital designs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative team work.
- Experience with high-speed digital design and signal integrity considerations.
VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VIAVI Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by VIAVI Solutions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are described as generous, including paid time off with flexible scheduling and work-from-home arrangements. Feedback suggests some teams implement unlimited or discretionary PTO and respect balance through flexible start times.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, annual health exams, and emergency medical coverage for travel. Strong medical allowances and an employee assistance program further reinforce perceived coverage depth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs are highlighted through variable pay and bonus structures that can augment base pay. Feedback suggests twice-yearly bonuses may occur when company performance supports it.
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What We Do
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected









