FPGA Design Engineer, Staff

At dMatrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration.

We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution. Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI.

Location:

Hybrid, working onsite at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters 3 days per week.

What You Will Do:

• Design and verify FPGAbased solutions for dMatrix AI inference accelerator management

• Define FPGA microarchitecture specifications and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Develop resilient dual boot architecture for multicore multi chiplet booting

• Design and implement hardware and software modules for platform power management, health monitoring, and telemetry data acquisition.

• Interface with host server BMC through SMBus mailbox with management protocol overlays such as MCTP, PLDM and SPDM

• Integrate RISCV CPU cores and related firmware into FPGA designs.

• Develop eFuse controller within the FPGA

• Design and integrate a secure boot solution adhering to NIST standards within the FPGA to enable secure booting of dMatrix accelerator chiplets

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure seamless hardwaresoftware integration and support inference accelerator hardware bringup and troubleshooting.

• Author Python scripts for hardware testing and automation

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, Masters degree preferred with a Minimum of 9+ years of experience in FPGA design and verification.

• Expertise in hardware design using Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) like Verilog or VHDL

• Familiarity with RISCV architecture and embedded systems development

• Understanding of hardwaresoftware integration concepts

• Experience with scripting languages like Python for test automation

• Experience with industrystandard management protocols (MCTP, PLDM, SPDM)

• Experience with platform BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)

• Knowledge of power management techniques (PMBus)

• Knowledge of hardware security and secure boot concepts.

• Experience with cloud server architectures and concepts

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork abilities

• Thrive in dynamic environments where innovative problemsolving is key

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

dMatrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.

dMatrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with dMatrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of al applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.