FPGA Functional Safety Engineers, Sensors

AutoX is a global leader in self-driving car technology, driven by our mission to "Democratize Autonomy" and accelerate the advent of fully driverless cars. Our cutting-edge self-driving cars are designed to tackle the most complex and dynamic traffic environments, from bustling city streets to ever-changing urban landscapes. In 2020, we became the second company to secure a fully driverless passenger vehicle permit in California — a key milestone in autonomy. With a world-class team of engineers and R&D centers across the U.S. and beyond, AutoX continues to innovate.

Join us to shape the future! Work with brilliant minds on technology transforming automotive industry and make a lasting impact.

We’re seeking talented and self-motivated engineers to join our LiDAR and broader sensor team.

We provide a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, participation in a discretionary equity incentive plan, and access to a comprehensive company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Locations:

• San Jose, California, US (Salary Range: $75k—$300k USD)
• Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Responsibilities:

• Conduct safety analysis for FPGA subsystems to ensure compliance with functional safety standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive functional safety documentation, including V-model requirements and FMEDA analysis.
• Design, implement, and integrate features within the FPGA stack, focusing on safety and reliability.
• Enhance and uphold FPGA development workflows to address functional safety requirements.
• Engage in FPGA development tasks, including RTL design, simulation, high-speed digital circuit design, DSP algorithm implementation, verification, synthesis, and timing analysis.
• Perform hands-on debugging and troubleshooting during board bring-up using laboratory equipment.
• Create automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks, improving workflow efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FPGA development, including HDL coding, simulation, test bench creation, synthesis, and timing closure.
• Solid understanding of safety principles and industry standards like ISO 26262 or ASIL-B.
• Advanced knowledge of RTL design using Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, TCL, Perl, or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems involving CPUs and FPGA platforms such as Xilinx Zynq devices.
• Experience with Xilinx and/or Intel FPGA toolchain.
• Experience with DSP algorithm implementations in FPGAs
• Knowledge of processor architectures and communication protocols, including DDR4, AXI, I2C, UART, SPI, and Ethernet.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with High-Level Synthesis (HLS) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, using best practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C or C++.
• Knowledge of advanced verification methodologies, such as UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).

How to Apply:

• Send an email with your resume to careers@autox.ai with Job ID: 63

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