Dolby Laboratories Inc.
Sr FPGA Design Engineer
San Francisco, California,United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$137k-$188kDetected 24 days ago
PythonMATLABBashProcess ImprovementFPGAVHDLVerilogHardware DesignSignal ProcessingProblem Solving
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About the role
- At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code.
- As a member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones.
- To do that, we need the absolute best talent.
Responsibilities
- Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future.
- We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide.
- Our hardware platforms combine sophisticated image processing, real-time signal processing, and high-performance FPGA design to power premium cinema experiences for audiences worldwide.
- As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you'll design and verify FPGA-based solutions for next-generation cinema servers, audio processors, and HDR projection systems that power premium movie experiences worldwide.
- You'll own FPGA IP blocks and subsystem designs, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and contribute to advanced verification environments supporting image and audio processing pipelines.
- Design, implement, and verify RTL solutions using VHDL, Verilog, and SystemVerilog for FPGA IP blocks and subsystem-level functionality.
- Implement designs on target FPGA devices, create and maintain timing constraints, and drive timing closure for assigned modules.
- Participate in FPGA and hardware design reviews, providing technical insight, identifying risks, and recommending improvements.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture specifications, design guidelines, and knowledge-sharing materials.
- Contribute to simulation, automation, and verification methodologies that support high-quality product development.
Requirements
- Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience, Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of professional experience, or equivalent engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of RTL design principles and FPGA development methodologies.
- Proficiency with VHDL, Verilog, and/or SystemVerilog.
- Experience using RTL simulation and debugging tools such as Questa or ModelSim.
- Experience with class-based verification methodologies using SystemVerilog.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and implementation options.
- Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, Tcl, shell scripting, or similar technologies.
- Required Qualifications Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience, Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of professional experience, or equivalent engineering experience.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of image processing, image formats, color processing, or audio/video processing pipelines.
- Experience with MATLAB or similar numerical analysis and modeling environments.
- Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees.
Compensation
- $137k-$188k
Benefits
- We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.
- This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology alongside a highly collaborative engineering team, with your work deployed in cinemas around the globe.
- In return, you'll find meaningful technical challenges, opportunities for professional growth, and a flexible work environment where your contributions have visible impact.
- Develop, enhance, and execute functional testbenches to validate designs, measure coverage, and ensure product robustness.
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