R&D Engineers with Expert Level FPGA and Firmware Experience Needed
Key Responsibilities:
● Lead the system-wide architecture, design, and implementation of complex FPGA, firmware,
and hardware systems for advanced AR/VR technologies.
● Develop and optimize digital designs using high-level synthesis (HLS), register-transfer level
(RTL) hardware description language (HDL), Verilog, System Verilog, and or VHDL.
● Develop microcontroller firmware using C/C++.
● Development of algorithms, and peripherals interfacing using MCU and FPGA.
● Utilize high-speed and standard communication protocols and interfaces to enable efficient
data transfer and processing (Ex: HDMI/DP, MIPI, Parallel, PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, …).
● Conduct simulation, verification, and testing using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
● Drive design modification and optimization efforts to enhance overall system performance and
efficiency.
● Provide technical expertise in debugging, timing closure, and FPGA synthesis for real-time
applications.
● Implement version control systems, coordinate software releases, and oversee quality
assurance processes.
● Manage project requirements for accurate documentation and alignment with stakeholder
objectives.
● Adapt to a fast-moving R&D environment and effectively prioritize tasks to meet project
deadlines.
● Demonstrate initiative, strong critical thinking, and a solution-oriented mindset when faced
with complex engineering challenges.
● Effectively collaborate with cross-functional, globally distributed teams to define system
architecture, integrate components, and ensure seamless compatibility between microcontrollers,
ASICs, FPGAs, SoCs, and TCONs.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and advancements in embedded systems,
FPGA / SoCs, AR/VR technologies, and other related fields.
Qualifications:
● Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, with a
focus on embedded systems.
● Strong proficiency and experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal design, strongly
emphasizing FPGA and MCU architecture, design, development, and verification.
● Proficient in Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL, and experience with FPGA workflows using
modern tools such as Lattice Diamond, Lattice Radiant, Altera Quartus, and/or Xilinx
Vivado/Vitis design suites.
● Strong proficiency and experience in developing embedded software for microcontrollers and
microprocessors, utilizing languages such as C/C++, and Python, and tools like
MATLAB/Simulink.
● Strong proficiency and experience in digital circuit design, HLS, RTL, and HDL
programming, along with FPGA synthesis methods.
● Strong proficiency and experience in standard communication protocols like HDMI, DP,
MIPI, Parallel, USB, SPI, and I2C.
● Skilled in hardware/firmware bring-up, verification, troubleshooting, ensuring timing closure,
and adhering to quality assurance protocols.
● Hands-on experience with Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Signal generators, and other
debugging tools.
● Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced
environment.
● Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary,
distributed teams.
Additional Qualifications:
● Knowledge and experience with Laser Scanning MEMS projectors and MEMS scanning
mirror control systems.
● Knowledge and experience with real-time data stream processing, video processing, vision
processing, and image processing.
● Knowledge and experience in hardware engineering, including the architecture and design of
analog signal conditioning, mixed-signal circuits, digital design, high-speed interfaces, data
conversion systems (ADCs, DACs), sensor & I/O interfaces, phase-locked loops (PLLs), and
analog filter design.
● Familiarity with Linux device drivers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and kernel driver
development.
