Overview

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Location: London, Hybrid

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats for more than 25 years. We protect data wherever it resides and empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely. We innovate, invest, and achieve to support customers and their missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking new designs through the full engineering lifecycle for FPGA firmware development (design, implementation, test, integration, and support).
• Adding new functionality to existing designs.
• Contributing to the evolution of Everfox’s engineering methods, processes and culture.
• Recognising the industry Everfox operates in, and following information security policies.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

You’ll be perfect for the role if you have the following technical experience/skills:

• Strong commercial experience of developing firmware for FPGAs.
• Experience of managing and delivering small-scale FPGA projects.
• A background in using continuous integration for FPGA development.
• Demonstrable skills in mentoring/coaching other Engineers with less experience.
• Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills, able to work effectively both as part of a team and individually.

Ideally You Will Have Familiarity With The Following Technologies

• RTL FPGA development in VHDL and Scala/SpinalHDL.
• Programming in Python and C/C++.
• Scripting in Python, Bash and TCL.
• Verification using: VHDL, SystemVerilog and/or Python; Cocotb; Transaction-level models; VUnit; UVM.
• Network packet processing and network protocols (ethernet, IP, UDP, TCP).
• Signal processing in FPGAs.
• Cryptographic algorithms, implementations and applications in FPGAs.
• Developing security-enforcing functionality in FPGAs.
• Interfacing FPGAs to CPUs.
• Implementing/exploiting continuous integration.
• Linux driver development.
• Managing/undertaking development using agile techniques.

As an Employee

• Self-motivation; you enjoy technical challenges and delivering results.
• Interest in using new and innovative development tools.
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to cope when thrown in at the deep end.
• Recognition of the importance of planning, prioritisation and getting work done on schedule.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Compensation and Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is: £52,900.00-71,499.00 GBP. The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidate’s unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

Everfox is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. If you require a reasonable accommodation to access our career webpage due to a disability, please contact HR@everfox.com.

Legal and Other Information

Everfox is a Federal Contractor. Some positions may require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to export regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.