Senior FPGA Architect Q-tech Recruitment Consultants, S.
L. – Barcelona, CT, ES. Commitment: Full time We’re currently partnering with a integral engineering‑driven company (focused on test & measurement, communications, quantum computing, etc.) that is building one of the most advanced real‑time synchronization systems in the market. They are looking for a Senior FPGA Architect to join their R&D; team in Barcelona. Technical challenge You would be working on a product that enables multiple instruments (each with its own FPGA) to behave as a single, tightly synchronized system in real time.
* Distributed systems with multiple FPGAs
* Deterministic execution with phase coherence
* Synchronization and communication across thousands of channels
* Use cases in quantum computing, radar, 5G/6G, and MIMO systems The role
* Define FPGA architecture aligned with the overall system
* Decide what belongs in hardware vs software
* Design synchronization and communication layers across FPGAs
* Collaborate closely with software teams (C++) and technical stakeholders
* Translate complex use cases into real solutions
* Stay involved in implementation (~50% hands‑on)



The team Barcelona‑based R&D; team, highly international (40+ nationalities), close collaboration with US‑based teams, working alongside another very senior FPGA engineer, strong engineering culture, focused on quality and long‑term thinking (not delivery‑driven). Tech stack
* SystemVerilog (core)
* Xilinx / Vivado FPGA validation, simulation, static timing analysis
* C++ environment (understanding HW/SW interaction is key) What they’re looking for
* 7+ years of experience in digital electronics / FPGA
* Proven experience as an FPGA Architect
* Strong system‑level design mindset
* Solid background in validation, simulation, and timing
* Collaborative, with strong technical judgment Why this could be interesting
* Highly complex product with real impact in cutting‑edge industries
* Deep technical challenges (not maintenance or trivial legacy work)
* International, engineering‑driven environment
* Growth phase with strong product expansion

Salary:
60.000
- 120.000€ Barcelona #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior FPGA Architect at Q-tech Recruitment Consultants, S.L. (España)
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