Staff Engineer – FPGA Systems Architecture

Enclustra is an innovative, dynamic and growing company with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, and offices worldwide. We develop a product portfolio of FPGA-based electronic modules and FPGA-optimized IP solutions for industrial customers and research organizations. In parallel, we provide leading engineering services in FPGA system design, and in development of high-speed hardware, FPGA firmware and embedded software.

To strengthen our dynamic team in Zurich, we are looking for a new:

Staff Engineer – FPGA Systems Architecture

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and architecture of complex FPGA-based systems, spanning hardware, firmware, and embedded software domains
• Drive system-level design from requirements capture through architecture, implementation, and prototype delivery, aligned with customer and product needs
• Define scalable, high-performance architectures for FPGA/SoC modules and end-to-end solutions
• Act as technical authority for cross-disciplinary engineering teams (hardware, firmware, software)
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to translate application requirements into robust system architectures
• Guide trade-off analyses (performance, cost, power, timing, reliability) for FPGA-based solutions
• Ensure system integration across high-speed interfaces, embedded processing, and digital signal processing pipelines
• Contribute to and review system specifications, design documentation, and verification strategies
• Support the development of reusable architectures and design methodologies across projects
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior engineers and project teams
• Participate in pre-sales and solution definition activities, helping shape proposals and customer engagements
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and architectural best practices

Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in FPGA-based solution architecture, including SoC/MPSoC platforms and heterogeneous systems
• Proven experience across the full development lifecycle: specification → design → implementation → validation → production
• Deep understanding of:
  • High-speed digital design and interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, SerDes)
  • Embedded systems and real-time processing
  • Digital signal processing and/or data acquisition systems
• Experience with HDL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog) and system-level modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink or similar)
• Familiarity with FPGA vendor ecosystems (e.g., AMD/Xilinx, Intel) and toolchains
• Knowledge of system integration challenges across hardware, firmware, and software stacks

Architecture & Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to define and communicate complex system architectures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a system-level mindset
• Experience leading technical teams or acting as a principal/staff-level individual contributor
• Ability to influence technical direction across projects and teams

Domain Knowledge

• Knowledge of and experience with functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, DO-254, DO-178B/C
• Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries (e.g., industrial, medical, aerospace, communications)
• Familiarity with verification, validation, and compliance processes

General Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• Several years of experience in system architecture or senior engineering roles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with customers and cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English

Benefits

Enclustra offers you an interesting job in an exciting work environment with lots of creative freedom. At Enclustra you will be part of a motivated international team of colleagues from more than 20 nations. Our company is defined by an open and inclusive working culture, unbureaucratic decision-making, flexible working structure and a dedication to employee well-being.