FPGA & Embedded Firmware Engineer (Startup)

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

20 PTO days

13 holidays

9/80 schedule

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Socket.dev in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Firmware Engineer 2 to build foundational hardware/firmware systems in a startup setting. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement engineering practices that support rapid growth.

Required: 2+ years in FPGA/embedded roles, strong C/C++, and experience with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis. Competitive salary and full benefits in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, startup/tech preferred.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded development.
• Experience with FPGA/Embedded development and Xilinx Vivado/Vitis.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA-based solutions with hybrid C/C++ and HDL.
• Design interfaces to ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers.
• Develop data acquisition and health-monitoring systems.
• Perform integration and verification of hardware/firmware.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware and software teams.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain documentation.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate progress.
• Grow competency through mentorship and initiative.

Skills

FPGA/Embedded

Digital logic

Computer architecture

C/C++

FPGA simulation

Hybrid SOC

Debug bring-up

SPI/I2C

Agile

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Vivado/Vitis

Job description

Socket.dev in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Firmware Engineer 2 to build foundational hardware/firmware systems in a startup setting. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement engineering practices that support rapid growth.

Required: 2+ years in FPGA/embedded roles, strong C/C++, and experience with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis. Competitive salary and full benefits in a dynamic environment.