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Software Engineer – Algorithm Development (FPGA)

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Software Engineer - Algorithm Development (FPGA)

Join NanoXplore a European leader in radiation-hardened SoC FPGAs and be part of our growing adventure in aerospace and defense !

At NanoXplore, we design and deliver cutting-edge FPGA and SoC FPGA solutions for the most demanding environments : space, defense, avionics, and high-reliability industries. With offices in Paris, Montpellier, and Grenoble, our teams are expanding fast and we are looking for passionate engineers to shape the future of embedded systems.

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Are passionate about building cutting-edge tools that help design electronic circuits in a high-performance environment ?

Do you have strong experience in C++ development within an industrial environment, a solid understanding of RTL synthesis, and want to contribute to the evolution of FPGA programming software?

If so, we’d love to meet you !


We are looking for a Software Engineer - Algorithm Development to join the team responsible for our FPGA programming tools.

You will work in a highly technical environment, closely collaborating with QA and support teams.

 

Your missions
  • Design and implement advanced FPGA place & route algorithms for FPGA in C++
  • Prototype and test algorithms in Python
  • Optimize application performance in collaboration with support and architecture engineers
  • Continuously improve and validate place & route tools and algorithms
  • Analyze user needs and propose tailored software solutions
  • Work closely with QA teams to ensure quality and reliability
  • Document new features and developments for internal and external users

 

Profile
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in C++ development within hardware / embedded / FPGA environments
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming in Python and modern C++, along with best practices in software development
  • Ability to design, analyze, and evaluate algorithms and their results
  • Team player with analytical skills, autonomy, and technical communication abilities

 

Job summary

Permanent contract (CDI), immediate start
Location : Sèvres (92) / Jacou (34) / Meylan (38)
Salary : based on profile

 

Why join us?

NanoXplore is a fast-growing technology company where you will work on concrete projects, from real components all the way to silicon production. You will join a human-sized team in which your ideas will truly make an impact, while taking on a strategic and evolving role within our ambitious R&D roadmap.

 

Excited by this role ? We'd happy to hear from you ! Share your CV with us via the contact form to join a motivated and creative team and be part of a true French success story.

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Embedded Systems

Bridging the gap between silicon and software, the Embedded Systems team designs the low-level tools that make NanoXplore’s FPGAs truly usable and powerful. 


Their core mission : developing the main SDK (Software Development Kit), firmware, and all embedded components that enable seamless configuration, control, and integration of our devices. From bootloaders and drivers to board support packages and diagnostic tools, they ensure our chips speak the right language whether on a satellite, in a defense system, or in a test environment. Their work is foundational : without it, nothing runs. 


What sets them apart is their ability to think system-wide. They work closely with hardware teams and application engineers, adapt to evolving specs, and support real-world use cases with reliability and reactivity. 

They’re not just writing code : they’re building the ecosystem around our FPGAs.


Driven by curiosity and precision, it’s a team where autonomy meets collaboration, and where each line of code contributes to something bigger : making advanced microelectronics accessible and operational for the most demanding applications.

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