About the job FPGA and SoC Integration Engineer
NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.
Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.
Position: FPGA and SoC Integration Engineer
Location: Germany
Type: Full-time
About the Role
NAXCON requires an FPGA and SoC Integration Engineer to implement the programmable logic, specialized accelerator configuration, and embedded firmware infrastructure for an advanced processing module. This role spans architecture analysis, detailed design, and field validation phases. You will work with cutting-edge heterogeneous computing platforms, optimizing for performance, power efficiency, and reliability in demanding applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of programmable logic and compute accelerator configurations
- Implement high-speed serial communication interfaces and control protocols
- Develop memory interfaces and storage management firmware components
- Configure specialized compute runtime and integrate algorithm implementations
- Conduct performance analysis and architecture optimization activities
- Implement reliability and fault tolerance mechanisms where required
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical documentation
- Support integration and field testing activities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on experience with FPGA or SoC development
- Advanced proficiency with industry-standard design tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated expertise implementing high-speed digital interfaces
- Strong understanding of heterogeneous computing architectures and specialized accelerators
- Experience with embedded design tools, hardware description languages, and simulation
- Solid grasp of real-time systems and performance optimization techniques
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with space-grade or radiation-hardened system designs
- Knowledge of specialized compute accelerator programming models
- Experience with algorithm acceleration and performance optimization workflows
- Familiarity with machine learning hardware acceleration concepts
- Background in multi-core systems and parallel computing architectures
What we offer:
Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.