FPGA Engineer

Bolt Graphics; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Equity - Stock Options

401(k) match

Job summary

Bolt Graphics in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to design high-performance FPGA systems using SystemVerilog on Xilinx Versal/Alveo platforms. You will debug circuits with ILA, create testbenches, and document RTL while coordinating across time zones. Startup culture values adaptability and collaboration.

The compensation range is $150,000–$220,000 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, stock options, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with Xilinx Versal and Alveo platforms.
• Experience with QSFP+ fiber communication and encoding strategies.
• Experience with waveform analysis to debug and optimize.
• Ability to create testbenches to verify RTL.
• Startup experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design FPGA systems using System Verilog.
• Debug / Troubleshoot issues in the design.
• Set up and analyze signals using ILA for debugging purposes.
• Document RTL using standard practices.
• Communicate with team members across different time zones.

Skills

SystemVerilog

FPGA design

Xilinx Versal

Xilinx Alveo

AXI interfaces

ILA debugging

GTY/GTM

Waveform analysis

Testbenches

Timing constraints

Education

Bachelor/Master in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Versal

Xilinx Alveo

AXI protocol

ILA debugging

Job description

FPGA Engineer

Bolt Graphics Sunnyvale, California, United States

About this position

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:

Weare seekinga highly skilled FPGA Engineer who is fluent in System Verilog and is an expert user ofXilinx (acquired by AMD)FPGAs.

What you'll do:

• Develop and design FPGA systems using System Verilog
• Debug / Troubleshoot issues in the design
• 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.
• 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 using AXI 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.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
• Equity - Stock Options
• 401(k) match

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.