Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group launched its new technological HUB in 2021, an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.
This vacancy is part of VOIS Spain, legal entity part of Vodafone Group.
Come and join us to create the future together!

As an FPGA Engineer, you will work with key business stakeholders to produce DU/RU development products as part of the overall system framework and system level design models.
This is an opportunity to be part of a great development team which is chartered with designing and developing Open RAN platforms and solutions, maintaining high standards of product quality.
Open RAN R&D Centre in Malaga is the reference unit in Vodafone for developing Open RAN chip hardware and software solutions focused on both DU and RU silicon development alongside the software ecosystem encompassing both real time embedded and server platform software.

For the role of Specialist O-RAN Dev. Engineer we are looking for candidates with a broad range of skills. The responsibilities include:

Design and verify open source and proprietary IP hosted on FPGA and ASIC devices Open RAN DU/RU platformsSystem-level simulation of 5G systems and specific hardware-oriented algorithms with mathematical tools and behavioural models (C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, etc.)Develop standardized HW/SW interfaces to simplify multi-vendor inter-operable solutions for DU/RUDeliver energy efficiency performance of hardware modules based on estimations and on-board measurements.Deliver microelectronics innovationDevelop, evaluate, implement, and maintain processes, tools, training, and technology related to the company’s approach to model-based systems engineering.To participate in Agile projects building the required solutionsTo ideate, develop and deliver chip development projects that allow Vodafone for differentiation.To design and implement APIs and data modelling on the different interfaces defined by O-RAN ALLIANCE

What you bring

1+ year of experience of hardware design and verification with emphasis on embedded FPGA-based platforms including RFSoC systemsKnowledge of Open RANAdvanced knowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, etc.), high-level synthesis (Intel, AMD, etc.) and FPGA design flow as well as chip development processesDeep knowledge of hardware precision optimization (fixed-point, custom floating point, etc.)Deep understanding of 5G testing equipment and processesAdvanced level of English

Please, apply with an English version of your CV.

Benefits:

Hybrid work model Bonus on top of the gross salary.Meal voucher (Ticket Restaurant), additional to gross salary.Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays.Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August.Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations.Private Health and Life Insurance for employees.25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off.Optional Pension Plan.Access to an online learning platform for continuous training.

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Why Vodafone?
At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.  We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.
Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.