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FPGA Engineer (6m Contract) Cambridge - £400-450pd

Job description

SoCode are urgently recruiting for a Contract FPGA Engineer for our exclusive Telecoms Client based in Cambridge for an initial 6 month assignment starting in January 2018.

The role will involve writing Verilog to add features to and optimise our FPGA which is responsible for managing the layer 2 network traffic processing.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Fix bugs and write new features for the VectaStar product.
  • Work with the rest of the Software team (other software engineers as well as DSP, FPGA, Radio and other specialists) to collaborate on development projects.
  • Follow the processes of the team and company.
  • A good degree in an applicable subject (Computer Science, etc) and 5 years’ relevant experience.
  • Strong FPGA development skills (Verilog), preferably Xilinx
  • Experience with git, or at least other version control tools
  • Knowledge of network protocols, Layer 2, Ethernet, TCP / IP, ARP, UDP, ATM & E1
  • Happy working with large, existing code bases rather than fresh-ground development

To apply please forward your CV to us as soon as possible and we will be in touch immediately with suitable candidates.