FPGA Engineer

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.
Our Values

Be Fearless:Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.

Remain Adaptable:Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.

Educate Your Ego:Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role:
We areseeking a highly skilled FPGA Engineer who is fluent in System Verilog and is an expert user of Xilinx (acquired by AMD) FPGAs.
What you'll do:
Develop and design FPGA systems using System Verilog

Debug / Troubleshoot issues in the design

Utilize XilinxVivadofor FPGA development

Set up and analyze signals using ILA for debugging purposes

Document RTL using standard practices

Communicate with team members across different time zones

Qualifications:

Bachelors, Masters in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Programming: System Verilog, C/C++

Experience with the Xilinx Versal platform

Experience with the Xilinx Alveo platform

Experience with QSFP+ fiber communication and encoding strategies

Experience with waveform analysis for debugging and optimization

Experience with GTY/GTM

Experience with using and creating custom interfaces usingAXI protocol

Experience with fixing timing violations through constraints and logic critical path analysis

Ability to create testbenches to verify functionality of RTL

Advanced debugging features and signal analysis via ILA.

Ability to read technical documents/standards and design hardware to follow those standards

Startup experience

Compensation Range: $150,000–$220,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.
Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums

Equity - Stock Options

401(k) match

WFH Hardware

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Originally posted on Himalayas