Internship – FPGA Software Design Engineer (FPGA)

Location: hirify.global Europe HQ, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom; onsite internship. Eligibility requires current enrollment at a UK-based university in a relevant degree.

Company

hirify.global develops FPGA technology for video, imaging, robotics, IoT, and cloud acceleration applications.

What you will do

• Contribute to the full development lifecycle of FPGA-based systems, from concept and specification through implementation, verification, and release.
• Design software user interfaces for FPGA demonstrations presented at global trade shows.
• Develop optimized application software for next-generation proof-of-concept designs.
• Implement embedded software drivers for FPGA board support packages.
• Apply DevOps principles to automate workflows and manage infrastructure.
• Collaborate with local and global teams and occasionally interact with customers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a UK-based university in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a similar relevant degree.
• Suitable for 2nd- or 3rd-year students enrolled in a degree with an industrial placement year.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Proficiency in scripting and understanding of hardware concepts.
• Experience with software build systems and continuous integration.
• Curiosity, self-motivation, collaboration, and excellent communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• 13-month fixed-term full-time placement.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Supportive and inclusive environment with a dedicated intern community.
• Professional development opportunities, mentorship, and potential for a long-term career at hirify.global.