Senior FPGA / Embedded Linux Engineer
cullerton groupPittsburgh (PA)
$75–$100/hr
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cullerton groupPittsburgh (PA)
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$75–$100/hr
About the role
Senior FPGA / Embedded Linux Engineer Cullerton Group is seeking an experienced Senior FPGA / Embedded Linux Engineer to support a leading manufacturer of advanced automated inspection and precision technology equipment. This position focuses on migrating an existing embedded processing and control platform from the Ultra96-V2 development board to the AMD Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA and SoC platforms, embedded Linux development, and hardware/software integration. Experience migrating FPGA designs and embedded applications between hardware platforms is highly desirable.
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Candidates Considered)
Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
Pay Rate:
$75–$100/hr W2 | $95–$125/hr C2CExperience: 5+ years required; 7+ years preferred
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the migration of an existing embedded system from Ultra96-V2 to AMD Kria KR260.Review and modify FPGA designs, embedded applications, and hardware interfaces.
Develop, configure, and integrate embedded Linux environments on AMD/Xilinx SoC platforms.
Develop and debug FPGA logic using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
Adapt embedded C/C++ applications, Linux device drivers, and hardware interfaces.
Troubleshoot FPGA, embedded Linux, and hardware/software integration issues.
Perform board bring-up, system-level testing, and performance validation.
Identify and resolve compatibility and integration challenges.
Collaborate with engineering teams and document migration activities and validation results.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in FPGA development, embedded systems, or related engineering.
Strong hands-on FPGA design, development, and debugging experience.
Experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA or Zynq SoC platforms.
Hands-on experience developing or integrating embedded Linux.
Proficiency in FPGA development tools and hardware/software integration.
Experience troubleshooting embedded processors, programmable logic, and hardware interfaces.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently on complex engineering projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Ultra96-V2 or AMD Kria KR260 development boards.
Experience migrating or porting FPGA/SoC applications between hardware platforms.
Proficiency with AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, and PetaLinux.
Experience with VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills.
Experience with Linux device drivers, Yocto, BSP development, or board bring-up.
Familiarity with Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC architectures.
Experience with FPGA-based sensor interfaces, data acquisition, or digital signal processing.
Background in industrial automation, machine vision, automated inspection, or precision instrumentation.
Ideal Candidate:
A senior-level FPGA / Embedded Systems Engineer who combines strong AMD/Xilinx FPGA development expertise with practical embedded Linux experience.
The strongest candidates will have successfully developed, integrated, or migrated FPGA/SoC applications across different hardware platforms and can independently manage hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
CompensationW2: $75–$100 per hourC2C: $95–$125 per hour
Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote candidates considered)
Apply TodayIf you have hands-on experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGA platforms, embedded Linux, and embedded hardware migration, we encourage you to apply or connect with Cullerton Group to learn more.#Hiring #FPGA #Embedded Linux #Embedded Systems #Xilinx #AMD #Zynq #Vivado #Vitis #PetaLinux #FPGAEngineer #RemoteJobs #Engineering Jobs
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