Join SICK as an FPGA Developer

As a Machine Vision Innovation Center, SICK Linköping develops advanced AI-powered software that drives the future of both manufacturing and logistics automation. Whether it’s helping robots pick the right item or enabling high-precision quality control with 2D and 3D vision, our solutions bring clarity, speed, and smart decision-making to complex industrial environments. With 100 passionate colleagues in Linköping – and backed by a global team of 12,000 with headquarters in Germany – we create technology that powers safer, smarter, and more efficient industries worldwide.

What we offer you 

As an FPGA Developer at SICK Linköping, you’ll be part of an experienced team working at the heart of our 3D camera technology. The FPGA is a key component in our current and next-generation products – it’s where our most advanced image processing algorithms come to life.

You’ll join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence. We work with a broad and exciting tech stack, and you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the development of high-speed image processing in our 3D cameras
• Collaborate with experts in FPGA, embedded systems, and hardware design
• Participate in internal forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives across SICK globally

What you will do 

In this role, you’ll work together with a small team to plan, implement, and maintain the FPGA domain of our 3D cameras. You’ll contribute to both new development and customer-driven improvements.

Your role will also include:

• Implementing high-speed image processing algorithms in VHDL
• Developing control and communication features in the FPGA
• Participating in code reviews and maintaining a CI environment
• Breaking down and planning tasks based on customer requests or internal initiatives
• Testing and verifying your code using industry-standard tools such as Vivado and VUnit

Who we believe you are

You have a master’s degree in a relevant field, and, through your studies, you’ve gained hands-on experience with FPGA development and developed an interest in working close to the hardware. You’re comfortable working with VHDL and have programming skills in C++, along with an openness to explore embedded development further. A solid grasp of mathematics is also a great advantage, as much of the work involves calculations and algorithm design.

With a proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit, you take ownership of your work and enjoy learning from others. Whether you’re early in your career or already have some experience, we’re looking for someone who’s eager to grow and make a meaningful contribution to our projects.  

If you also speak German, that’s a plus as the work will include some communication with our German site.

Who are we? 

We give vision to automation – and intelligence to machines.

We are very proud of being a healthy and attractive workplace. We have consistently been recognized as one of the best workplaces in Sweden according to the Great Place to Work survey. We actively work to reduce our climate footprint and engage in various initiatives to contribute to society and enhance diversity at our workplace.   

Get in touch 

Curious to learn more? We’d love to hear from you!
Feel free to contact Jessica Trinh, Head of SW 3D Cameras, at jessica.trinh@sick.se or reach out to our HR partner Sarah Lantz at sarah.lantz@sick.se.

We’re reviewing applications continuously and will hire as soon as we find the right match—so don’t wait too long. Take the next step in your career and apply today!