Heads Up Technologies

Senior FPGA Engineer

Kirkland, WA · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$180k-$210kDetected 26 days ago

AlgorithmsCI/CDLinuxDevOpsProduct ManagementFPGAVerilogSystems EngineeringSignal ProcessingCollaboration

About the role

We are looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to join our team in Kirkland, Washington or Addison, Texas.
Key Details • Work Days and Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday. • Location: Onsite in Kirkland, Washington or Addison, Texas.
Zynq platform experience is strongly desired. • Ability to work in a collaborative, fast paced, hardware and software integrated environment.

Design and implement complex video and audio processing algorithms using Verilog targeting Xilinx devices. • Implement video pipelines including up and down conversion, 4K/UHD, HDR/SDR, scaling, color conversion, and audio processing such as IEC 60958 LPCM and IEC 61937 Dolby/DTS, I2S TDM, AES67, CobraNet, Dante, and DSP functions. • Integrate high speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, HDMI, and SDI. • Support USB based 4K video playback in an embedded cabin environment. • Conduct simulation, verification, and laboratory debugging using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and custom simulations. • Collaborate with hardware and software teams on design partitioning, planning, implementation, board bring up, timing closure, and performance optimization. • Collaborate with cross functional teams, including software, hardware, and systems engineering, to develop optimal architecture and FPGA requirements. • Analyze and interpret hardware schematics to support integration.

Candidates must be currently located in the greater Seattle or Dallas/Addison area or willing to relocate.
Work Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen and authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast paced, hardware and software integrated environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and authorized to work in the United States.

Integrate high speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, HDMI, and SDI.
Conduct simulation, verification, and laboratory debugging using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and custom simulations.
No board design is required.
Eight to ten or more years of hands on FPGA development experience.
Proven expertise with Xilinx FPGAs and related toolchains, including Vivado or similar tools.
Strong skills creating concise, clear code in Verilog targeting Xilinx IP integration.
Extensive experience with video I/O standards and interfaces, including HDMI, DisplayPort, MIPI CSI 2/DSI 2, GMSL, GigE, and SDI, plus integration and customization of vendor/IP cores.
Deep experience with video and audio pipelines, including real time 4K signal processing and handling digital audio streams.

Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company Paid)
Dental and vision coverage
Health Savings Account option with company contribution, if eligible
Company paid Long Term Disability coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
Employee Assistance and Wellness Support resources
Benefit Resource Center support
Paid time off and paid holidays Benefit eligibility and coverage are based on employment status, plan documents, and company policy.
Official plan documents govern all benefits.

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