IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.
Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.
Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and working hand-in-hand with skilled teams of software and hardware engineers.
Job Summary
The Senior Digital and FPGA Engineer is responsible for designing and developing new FPGAs for IPG lasers, scanners, and LDD inspection systems. This role includes hands on lab debugging, integration, and testing. The engineer will also collaborate closely with the Hardware and Software Engineering teams to develop innovative system solutions from concept through to production release.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred. Electrical Engineering preferred.
- 5+ years of FPGA RTL development experience using Verilog and SystemVerilog.
- 3+ years of software development experience in C, C++, C#, Python, or similar.
- Strong hands-on experience with QuestaSim, Vivado, and Quartus development environments.
- Proven ability to design and develop complex FPGA-based systems from concept through production, including RTL design, verification, timing closure, bitstream generation, hardware bring-up, and production support.
- Experience implementing DSP and MATLAB algorithms in FPGA hardware is highly desirable.
- Experience integrating FPGA designs with ARM-based SoCs running Linux.
- Solid understanding of clock domain crossing (CDC), synchronization techniques.
- Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD development workflows.
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development productivity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical challenges.
MA: $112,436 - $130,707
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Master's degree (preferred)
- 5+ years FPGA RTL development experience using Verilog and SystemVerilog
- 3+ years software development experience in C, C++, C#, or Python
- Hands-on experience with QuestaSim, Vivado, and Quartus development environments
- Design and develop complex FPGA-based systems from concept through production (RTL, verification, timing closure, bitstream generation, hardware bring-up, production support)
- Experience implementing DSP and MATLAB algorithms in FPGA hardware
- Experience integrating FPGA designs with ARM-based SoCs running Linux
- Solid understanding of clock domain crossing (CDC) and synchronization techniques
- Proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD development workflows
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development productivity
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
IPG Photonics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IPG Photonics and has not been reviewed or approved by IPG Photonics.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount with a lookback feature and is available in the U.S. and Germany. This broad-based equity program is consistently highlighted as a standout component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO typically starts around three weeks with growth over tenure, alongside roughly 10–12 paid holidays and noted carryover options. Time-off policies are often viewed as a strong part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses are emphasized as a meaningful part of total compensation. Company materials and role descriptions explicitly include bonuses as part of the offering.
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What We Do
IPG Photonics is the world leader in fiber laser technology, offering solutions for applications across a wide array of industries. Headquartered in Marlborough, USA, the company has developed a robust, vertically integrated supply chain, developing key technology components in-house, thus enabling the most reliable, powerful, and efficient laser solutions. With over 30 locations across the globe, we are committed to developing innovative products that provide reliable, cost-effective solutions for our customers’ needs.
