FPGA Developer

Skive or Austria, Hybrid position

Are you passionate about FPGA development and low-level software? Do you want to help shape the future of energy-efficient technologies through cutting-edge solutions? Then this opportunity at DEIF A/S might be the perfect fit for you!

About the job

As our FPGA Developer, you’ll join our Low-Level Software department, consisting of 14 dedicated colleagues. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining FPGA firmware that powers our converter control systems and other embedded platforms. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of our products, including IO modules, measurement modules, power converter controllers, and specialized RTOS-based systems. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, embedded software developers, and application specialists to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of our embedded platforms through FPGA development. To succeed in the role, it’s important that you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy working close to the hardware.

Martin Green, department manager

To find the right candidate, we offer flexible work arrangements. You can work from our headquarters in Denmark or our subsidiary in Austria

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain FPGA firmware for power electronics and embedded systems.
  • Specify and implement firmware solutions across FPGAs and microprocessors.
  • Integrate FPGA designs with low-level software components such as drivers and communication protocols.
  • Ensure high-quality software releases and support handover to testing and production.
  • Contribute to the evolution of our embedded software platform.

Your Profile & Qualifications

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated software developer with a strong technical foundation in hardware-near software. In addition to this, you should have:

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in digital design and FPGA development
  • Experience with Xilinx FPGA/SoC platforms and HDL firmware language
  • Experience with embedded software development and programming in C/C++
  • Familiarity with Mathworks suite of tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, HDL Coder
  • Additionally, it would be an advantage if you have:
    • Knowledge of IEC 62443 CyberSecurity principles and the implementation of security measures.
    • Familiarity with EtherCAT, SPI, I2C, AXI, high-speed serial links
    • Familiarity in Git, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
    • Familiarity to Agile development workflow and task tracking tools
    • Comfortable with debug and validation tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and ARM debuggers)
    • Understanding of digital control loops for power electronics

What You Can Expect from Us

At DEIF A/S, you’ll be part of a highly professional and supportive work environment. Guided by our core values of Ambition, Perspective, and Respect, we cultivate a culture where trust, accountability, and innovation thrive. We believe in investing in our people and encouraging strong collaboration across our global organisation.

In addition to a role filled with exciting challenges, we offer you:

  • Flexible work arrangements, including home office days
  • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in state-of-the-art facilities
  • On-the-job training and knowledge sharing with skilled employees
  • In-house canteen and physiotherapist at our headquarters
  • Fitness breaks, social events, and much more supporting your well-being.

Want to know more about working at DEIF? Visit our career page today!

Interested?

Send your application and CV as soon as possible by clicking the Apply buttn below.

We expect interviews to be conducted on an ongoing basis.

If you want to learn more about the position, feel free to contact Department Manager, Martin Green on e-mail mgn@deif.com.


Ansættelsestype: Permanent

Hjemmearbejde: Possible

Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time

Safe, reliable, and efficient

We are a partner both on land and sea, offering safe, reliable, and efficient power control solutions for all types of fuel and applications, including renewable and hybrid energy systems.

Our purpose is to supply the world’s best and most reliable control solutions for a sustainable future.

Fitness breaks. Transparent career tracks. Physiotherapist. Health- and pension scheme. Flexible work arrangements. Social events.

At DEIF, we want to create a healthy and inspiring work environment with development opportunities and flexible work arrangements for all our employees.

The change we make is not something that is achieved overnight.

It is the result of small steps, accumulated expertise, strong partnerships and always working with the ambition to do better than we did yesterday. Improve tomorrow, we say!

DEIF wants to comply with or exceed applicable legal requirements, customer demands and other requirements to which our organization subscribes in relation to environmental aspects.

We want to have a common sustainable mind-set.

Empower your business for the energy transition

About DEIF

DEIF is a global supplier of safe and reliable power control solutions for decentralised power generation on land and at sea. DEIF has more 500 employees and is represented in 50+ key markets in all regions of the world. All production facilities are located at the Danish HQ in Skive and a stunning 20% of our employees work in R&D, identifying new environmentally friendly ways of increasing overall performance, reducing maintenance intervals, and fuel consumption for the world’s power-generating industries.

A career in our company may develop in many ways – and many directions. It all depends on your ambitions, wishes, background, and personal potential. We offer plenty of room for a career with jobs in different business units, at different organisational levels, and in different countries. A career at DEIF can be as exciting and fruitful as you want!

Join DEIF and be part of our journey towards a more sustainable future.

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