Senior FPGA / Embedded Linux Engineer

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 C2C

Experience: 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.

Compensation

• W2: $75–$100 per hour
• C2C: $95–$125 per hour
• Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
• Location: Chicago, IL (Remote candidates considered)

Apply Today

If 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.

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