Posted 2 months ago
Senior FPGA Design Engineer
@ BTA Design Services
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
BTA Design Services is hiring a Senior FPGA Design Engineer for a full-time, on-site role at a client's Ottawa photonics site. The work covers FPGA design from specification through implementation for high-speed optical networking products, including timing closure. Candidates need roughly 10 to 15 years of FPGA experience; compensation is CAD 150,000 to 170,000 per year plus bonus and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement FPGA logic in SystemVerilog
- Handle clock domain crossings and CDC verification
- Own synthesis flow and timing constraints
- Analyze synthesis and timing reports
- Contribute to design reviews and documentation
Requirements summary:
- 10 to 15 years of hands-on FPGA design experience
- Strong current SystemVerilog expertise
- Practical CDC experience
- Synthesis tool configuration experience
- SDC constraint development skills
- Full-time on-site availability in Ottawa
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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BTA Design Services
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Full company description
BTA Design Services Inc. specializes in ASIC and FPGA design and verification services, custom IP development, embedded software, and DevOps capabilities creation. We are able to do turnkey design, augment or enhance existing design teams, or deliver complete and verified IP blocks to spec. There are no limits to how we engage with our customers, and we are proud of our ability to adapt. BTA was established in 2015 as a spin-out of BTAI (www.btai.ca); the BTA group of companies has been serving the electronic design community in Canada since 2002. We recognize that our growth and success are directly related to the high calibre of our team and our ability to both meet our clients’ needs, and exceed their expectations. Our commitment to doing so is total. With exceptional, decades-long industry relationships with key technology providers, approval to supply to Tier 1 customers, and most importantly a brilliant staff at its core, BTA Design Services is in a leadership position in the market.
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- 3,587
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 22
- Reported office locations
- Ottawa, CA
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Product Design
- Semiconductor
- Other recorded names
- BTA Design Services
- BTA Design Services Inc.
- Specialties
- Semiconductor design
- Semiconductor verification
- Embedded software
- DevOps
- and Mechanical Engineering
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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BTA Design Services Inc. specializes in ASIC and FPGA design and verification services, custom IP development, embedded software, and DevOps capabilities creation. We are able to do turnkey design, augment or enhance existing design teams, or deliver complete and verified IP blocks to spec. There are no limits to how we engage with our customers, and we are proud of our ability to adapt. BTA was established in 2015…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Specialties | Semiconductor designSemiconductor verificationEmbedded softwareDevOpsand Mechanical Engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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About BTA Design Services
Headquartered in Ottawa, BTA Design Services supports the electronic design community across Canada and internationally, specializing in ASIC and FPGA design, verification, and embedded software development. We strengthen our clients' engineering teams and accelerate the delivery of complete, production ready designs.We are adaptable, efficient, and built around exceptional technical talent. Our continued growth reflects the trust our clients place in us, and we are currently searching for a Senior FPGA Design Engineer to join a long-standing client engagement.
About the Engagement
You will join BTA Design Services as an employee and work on-site at one of our clients, a global leader in optical and photonics technology with a well established engineering site in Ottawa. The work involves FPGA design for advanced, high-speed products at the leading edge of the optical networking and photonics industry. Full details of the client and program are shared with candidates under confidentiality during the interview process.About the Position
We are looking for a seasoned FPGA designer who can ramp up quickly, take ownership with minimal supervision, and grow into a design prime role within the first couple of years. You will be responsible for FPGA design from specification through implementation, working closely with hardware, verification, and systems teams to deliver robust, production quality designs.This is a full-time, on-site position at the client's Ottawa location. We are looking for someone motivated by a stable, long-term role who wants to build deep ownership of the designs they deliver.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement FPGA logic in SystemVerilog, from micro-architecture through to a working, timing-clean design.
- Analyze and correctly handle clock domain crossings (CDC), including synchronization strategy and CDC verification.
- Own the synthesis flow: configure tool settings, write and maintain timing constraints, and drive designs to timing closure.
- Analyze synthesis and timing reports in depth to identify and resolve timing, congestion, and resource issues.
- Partner with verification and systems teams to ensure designs are correct, testable, and implementation friendly.
- Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and the continuous improvement of the team's FPGA design practices.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Approximately 10 to 15 years of hands-on FPGA design experience, at a level that supports rapid ramp-up and growth into a design prime.
- Strong, current design expertise in SystemVerilog.
- Practical experience identifying and handling clock domain crossings (CDC).
- Hands-on experience configuring synthesis tool settings.
- Solid command of timing constraints (SDC) and constraint development.
- Proven ability to analyze synthesis tool reports and act on the findings.
- Available to work full-time, on-site at the client's Ottawa location.
Nice-to-Have
- Some exposure to UVM-based verification.
- Scripting skills (for example Tcl or Python) to support and automate design flows.
- Familiarity with high-speed interfaces common in optical and networking products.
On-site Work
This role is full-time and on-site at the client's Ottawa office. Candidates must be able to work in Ottawa on a regular, in-person basis.Compensation
CAD 150,000 to 170,000 per year, plus bonus and benefits. Compensation is heavily dependent on individual experience and capability. Final compensation will be confirmed based on the successful candidate's background.Why Work With Us
We offer challenging, stimulating technical work with companies that lead the world in technology and innovation. At BTA Design Services, we know our strength lies in the people who join us, so we foster an environment where everyone is trusted, valued, and engaged. We also believe work-life balance matters, and we give our engineers demanding, rewarding roles while leaving room for family, friends, and life beyond work.This is a new position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Disclaimer
BTA Design Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of hiring.
This posting is for recruitment purposes only and does not constitute an offer of employment or a contract. Role scope, requirements, and compensation are subject to change. Client and product references are provided for context and remain the property of their respective owners. All applications are handled in confidence.
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