Job Description
FPGA Engineer
Job Description
The FPGA Engineer is responsible for developing, porting, validating, and optimizing new algorithms, firmware, and software in the areas of computer vision, ADAS applications, and autonomous driving on specific hardware architectures. This role is part of a talented cross-functional team, supported by algorithm and system engineering teams. Future responsibilities will involve porting/evolving the FPGA video pipeline to the ISP and DSP portions of a System on Chip (SOC).
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with camera development team members to understand camera requirements, processor (FPGA) resource constraints, and existing architectural design decisions to develop and simulate portions of the video pipeline RTL.
+ Port algorithms developed in Matlab to various embedded platforms including FPGAs and SOCs.
+ Adapt algorithms to meet embedded system requirements conforming to their target platform constraints.
+ Optimize new and existing embedded algorithms to efficiently utilize the available resources.
+ Analyze requirements and specifications as they relate to code development to ensure compliance.
+ Perform testing, debugging, and validation of embedded code on the target hardware.
+ Create, review, and approve comprehensive technical documents.
Essential Skills
+ Experience with Lattice and Xilinx FPGA.
+ Proficiency in C++ and Matlab.
+ Strong skills in algorithm implementation and debugging software.
+ Excellent software troubleshooting and hardware debug skills.
+ Knowledge and hands-on experience with FPGAs.
+ Exposure to ARM-based SoC platforms such as Xilinx.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
+ Proven track record of strong coding and individual technical accomplishment.
Work Environment
The work environment involves collaboration with a cross-functional team, utilizing advanced technologies in a dynamic setting. The role may require adapting algorithms for embedded systems and ensuring efficient use of hardware resources.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.
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Job Tags
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