Senior FPGA Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Senior FPGA Engineer (Embedded): Designing and validating FPGA-based control systems for portable nuclear microreactors with an accent on safety-critical sensor processing, instrumentation, and reliable communication architectures. Focus on establishing hardware design standards, driving timing closure, and delivering complex logic for mission-critical power systems.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in El Segundo, CA

Salary: $158,000 – $219,450

Company

hirify.global is a startup building portable, mass-produced nuclear microreactors to provide sustainable and fail-safe power solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture and design of sensor processing systems from concept to field deployment.
• Develop complex logic using VHDL and SystemVerilog while setting team coding standards.
• Optimize designs on FPGA/SoC platforms, managing timing closure and resource utilization.
• Define and execute verification strategies including automated testing and coverage methodologies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through design and code reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FPGA system design
• Expert proficiency in VHDL or SystemVerilog
• Proven track record owning full-cycle FPGA development from RTL to validation
• Capacity to comply with U.S. export controls and export-controlled technology

Nice to have

• 7+ years of FPGA design experience
• Experience with Microchip PolarFire SoC
• Background in embedded C/C++ and Linux/bash scripting
• Experience with Docker and containerization

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with high employer contribution
• Substantial equity incentive plan for all employees
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible PTO policy
• Daily catered lunches and office amenities
• Collaborative environment in El Segundo headquarters