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 are seeking 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 Xilinx Vivado for 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 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.
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.

Work arrangement
Yes