Job Title: Senior FPGA DeveloperDescriptionWe are hiring for our client who is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior FPGA Developer to join their R&D team based in Larne, NI. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer with a strong background in FPGA-based system design, image processing algorithms, and embedded microcontroller SoC architectures. The Senior FPGA Developer will play a key role in end-to-end FPGA design and process development, from architecture definition to deployment, while also leading hardware verification and testing to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.Top 3 Things to Know About this JobHighly Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunity to work on cutting-edge FPGA designs in imaging and embedded systemsInnovative, collaborative, and supportive company cultureThe RoleDesign, implement, and optimise FPGA solutions for image and video processing pipelines using 3rd party IP and bespoke componentsDevelop FPGA-based architectures integrating microcontrollers, high-speed interfaces, image processing IP blocks and memory subsystemsTranslate system-level requirements into efficient, synthesisable HDL designs with design/IP reuse in mindImplement and optimise signal and image processing algorithms on FPGA platformsLead hardware testing, validation, and system integration, including verification strategies and in-system testingProvide mentorship to junior FPGA engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of FPGA design methodologiesThe PersonDegree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Bachelor's or Master's)Proven track record of delivering FPGA designs in complex digital systemsProficient in HDL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) and FPGA design toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or similar)Strong knowledge of timing closure, simulation, verification, and hardware debugging toolsExperience in image/signal processing algorithms, SoC platforms (Zynq, Stratix, Agilex), and integration of high-speed interfaces desirableThe RewardCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsExposure to cutting-edge FPGA projects in imaging and embedded systemsProfessional development opportunities and scope to lead technical initiativesSupportive, innovative company culture encouraging collaboration and growthHunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy committed to providing expert, confidential career advice. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of responseWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr