Company Overview

Unigraf is a globally recognized video electronics testing company based in Finland with a strong international presence across Europe, the US, and Asia. We develop industry-leading hardware and software tools for testing USB-C™, DisplayPort™, and HDMI™ interfaces. Our deep technical expertise and innovative solutions are trusted by the world’s top electronics manufacturers, from R&D to production line testing and compliance verification. At Unigraf, you’ll be part of a team that ensures the reliability and standard compliance of devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, and monitors used by millions every day.

Principal FPGA Engineer

Join us and work with cutting-edge FPGA technology, a skilled international team, and some of the most interesting global customers in the industry. We are seeking a hands-on Principal FPGA Engineer to join our R&D team in Espoo. You will develop and maintain FPGA-based systems at the core of our advanced test equipment. Working closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams, your designs will directly shape the performance and capabilities of Unigraf products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain FPGA systems
• Design new FPGA components
• Add new features to third-party IPs
• Integrate RTL components into different FPGA platforms
• Debug and maintain existing FPGA components
• Improve FPGA development processes and architecture according to QA requirements
• Perform maintenance, design, simulation, synthesis, and hardware testing of FPGA components and systems
• Occasional international travel
• RTL development languages: Verilog and SystemVerilog

What We’re Looking For

You have a strong foundation in FPGA design and can take projects from concept to fully tested hardware. You are self-motivated, disciplined, and collaborative, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on FPGA design experience using Verilog / VHDL
• Strong understanding of FPGA architecture and logic design fundamentals
• Knowledge of Clock and Reset Domain Crossing principles
• Experience with Timing Closure challenges and solutions
• Familiarity with common interfaces (DDR3/4, I2C, SPI, RS232)
• Proficiency with Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado IDE (synthesis, simulation, place and route, timing closure)
• Experience with Modelsim/Questa testbenches for module/system-level testing
• Exposure to debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and FPGA on-chip debugging
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for global, cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to interpret and communicate engineering drawings and technical documents.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of C/C++ and scripting (bash, TCL, Python)
• Experience with audio/video interfaces (DisplayPort, HDMI)
• Familiarity with high-speed communication interfaces (PCIe, USB)
• Experience with high-speed FPGA transceivers (PMAs and PCSs)

Why Join Us?

At Unigraf, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, international environment with access to the latest FPGA tools and technologies. We value technical excellence, professional growth, and teamwork, and we offer opportunities to make a real impact on innovative products used worldwide.

Perks & Benefits

• Exciting international customers and projects
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Free parking, on-site gym, and lunch restaurant
• Occupational healthcare, lunch benefit, and sports vouchers
• Occasional travel for technology events and projects

Interested?

We look forward to getting to know you and your expertise! Please submit your application via the link below; we will review applications and conduct interviews during the application period.

Do not hesitate to ask further information on the role from Wanted Group Senior Headhunters Marko Risku, tel. +358 50 5900271 and Tapani Tuohimaa, tel. +358 40 5853068.